slub

Slub is defined as to draw out and twist a strand of fiber or textile for spinning.

(verb)

An example of slub is pulling a strand of wool to spin into yarn.

The definition of a slub is a roll of fiber used for spinning or an irregular place in yarn or fabric.

(noun)

An example of slub is a roll of alpaca wool yarn.

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See slub in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. a roll of fiber, as of wool or cotton, twisted slightly for use in spinning
  2. a soft lump or thick irregular place in yarn or fabric

Origin: < ?

transitive verb slubbed, slubbing

to draw out (fibers of wool, cotton, etc.) and twist slightly for use in spinning

See slub in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb slubbed slubbed, slub·bing, slubs
To draw out and twist (a strand of silk or other textile fiber) in preparation for spinning.
noun
  1. A soft thick nub in yarn that is either an imperfection or purposely set for a desired effect.
  2. A slightly twisted roll of fiber, as of silk or cotton.

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