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Definitions for Slub

[1] to extend (slivers of fiber) and twist slightly in carding.
[2] the fibers produced by slubbing.
[3] a slight irregularity in yarn produced either accidentally or purposely by knotting or twisting or by including uneven lengths of fiber in spinning.
[4] a lump in yarn or fabric, often made intentionally to give a knobbly effect
[5] a loosely twisted roll of fibre prepared for spinning
[6] (tr) to draw out and twist (a sliver of fibre) preparatory to spinning
[7] (of material) having an irregular appearance

Words related to Slub

environs, hinterland, outskirts, countryside, village, outpost, suburbia, country, fringe, hamlet, purlieu, precinct, burb

Words nearby Slub

slowpoke, slowworm, sloyd, slr, slsc, slub, slubber, slubberdegullion, sludge, sludgeworm, sludging

Origin of Slub

First recorded in 1825–35; origin uncertain

Word origin for Slub

C18: of unknown origin

Synonyms for Slub

countryside, environs, hinterland, outpost, outskirts, suburbia, village, country, fringe, hamlet, precinct, purlieu, bedroom community, burb, outlying area, residential area