slub
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
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the fibers produced by slubbing.
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a slight irregularity in yarn produced either accidentally or purposely by knotting or twisting or by including uneven lengths of fiber in spinning.
noun
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a lump in yarn or fabric, often made intentionally to give a knobbly effect
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a loosely twisted roll of fibre prepared for spinning
verb
adjective
Etymology
Origin of slub
First recorded in 1825–35; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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Priced at $28 for two, the neutral bandannas are made of the same cotton slub jersey as the brand’s popular T-shirts.
From Los Angeles Times
The collection is made of linen jersey, terry cloth, yarn dye stripe rib, denim, cotton slub, chambray and twill.
From Los Angeles Times
In another excellent poem, she takes the part of a spider, describing it memorably as a "slub in the air's weave".
From The Guardian
Slub, slub, v.t. to twist after carding to prepare for spinning.
From Project Gutenberg
This was formerly done by hand, the clay being raked into a thick “slub” and washed through a series of tanks until all impurities had settled, leaving only the fine clay in suspension.
From Project Gutenberg
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