slubbed

Variant of slub

slub definition

slub (slub)

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

Etymology: < ?

transitive verb slubbed, slubbing slub′·bing

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

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