slubber
Americanverb (used with object)
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Etymology
Origin of slubber
First recorded in 1520–30, slubber is from the Low German word slubbern to do work carelessly
Example Sentences
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Yet all the faults are defects of execution, not of conception, and though they tend to slubber the texture of the film, they do not impair its intensity and radiance.
From Time Magazine Archive
While the spinning frame is built on entirely different principles from the roving, intermediate, or slubber frame, the object of each machine is the same as that of the spinning frame.
From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)
While the rescued Kwaque continued to moan and slubber thankfulness at his feet, he proceeded to strip them that were naked.
From Michael, Brother of Jerry by London, Jack
The first, or "slubber," gives it a very slight twist, just enough to suggest what is coming later, and of course in doing this makes it smaller.
From Makers of Many Things by Tappan, Eva March
A slubber showing the sliver passing through and wound on bobbins.
From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)
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