SLUB


Meaning of SLUB in English

■ noun

1》 a lump or thick place in yarn or thread.

↘fabric woven from yarn with such a texture.

2》 wool that has been slightly twisted in preparation for spinning.

■ adjective (of fabric) having an irregular appearance caused by uneven thickness of the warp.

■ verb ( ~s , ~bing , ~bed ) twist (wool) in preparation for spinning.

Derivatives

~bed adjective

Origin

C18: of unknown origin.

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