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verb,
slubbed,
slub·bing,
noun
verb (used with object)
1.
to extend (slivers of fiber) and twist slightly in carding.
noun
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.
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Origin:
1825–35;
origin uncertain
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slub
(slʌb)
—
n
1.
a lump in yarn or fabric, often made intentionally to give a knobbly effect
2.
a loosely twisted roll of fibre prepared for spinning
—
vb
,
slubs
,
slubbing
,
slubbed
3.
(
tr
) to draw out and twist (a sliver of fibre) preparatory to spinning
—
adj
4.
(of material) having an irregular appearance
[C18: of unknown origin]
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