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slub
[ sluhb ]
verb (used with object)
slubbed, slubbing.
- to extend (slivers of fiber) and twist slightly in carding.
noun
- the fibers produced by slubbing.
- a slight irregularity in yarn produced either accidentally or purposely by knotting or twisting or by including uneven lengths of fiber in spinning.
slub
/ ²õ±ôÊŒ²ú /
noun
- a lump in yarn or fabric, often made intentionally to give a knobbly effect
- a loosely twisted roll of fibre prepared for spinning
verb
- tr to draw out and twist (a sliver of fibre) preparatory to spinning
adjective
- (of material) having an irregular appearance
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of slub1
First recorded in 1825–35; origin uncertain
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of slub1
C18: of unknown origin
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Priced at $28 for two, the neutral bandannas are made of the same cotton slub jersey as the brand’s popular T-shirts.
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The collection is made of linen jersey, terry cloth, yarn dye stripe rib, denim, cotton slub, chambray and twill.
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In another excellent poem, she takes the part of a spider, describing it memorably as a "slub in the air's weave".
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Slub, slub, v.t. to twist after carding to prepare for spinning.
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This was formerly done by hand, the clay being raked into a thick “slub†and washed through a series of tanks until all impurities had settled, leaving only the fine clay in suspension.
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