slub
slub
Definition
slub (slub)
noun
- a roll of fiber, as of wool or cotton, twisted slightly for use in spinning
- a soft lump or thick irregular place in yarn or fabric
Etymology: < ?
transitive verb slubbed, slub′·bing
to draw out (fibers of wool, cotton, etc.) and twist slightly for use in spinning
slub
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
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