Definition of Slub

1. Noun. Soft lump or unevenness in a yarn; either an imperfection or created by design.

Exact synonyms: Burl, Knot
Generic synonyms: Raggedness, Roughness
Derivative terms: Burl

Definition of Slub

1. n. A roll of wool slightly twisted; a rove; -- called also slubbing.

2. v. t. To draw out and twist slightly; -- said of slivers of wool.

Definition of Slub

1. Noun. A small thickened portion or knot found on linen yarn, caused by defects. ¹

2. Noun. Sludge. ¹

3. Noun. Fabric fiber produced by slubbing. ¹

4. Verb. To draw and twist fibers in order to prepare them for spinning. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Slub

1. to draw out and twist slightly [v SLUBBED, SLUBBING, SLUBS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Slub

slowness
slownesses
slowpitch
slowplay
slowplayed
slowplaying
slowplays
slowpoke
slowpokes
slows
slowth
slowworm
slowworms
sloyd
sloyds
slub (current term)
slubb
slubbed
slubber
slubberdegullion
slubberdegullions
slubbered
slubbering
slubberingly
slubbers
slubbier
slubbiest
slubbing
slubbings
slubbs

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