Slub
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /slʌb/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Slub is a noun meaning (countable) A small thickened portion or knot found in yarn, caused by defects or uneven spinning.
Meaning
(countable) A small thickened portion or knot found in yarn, caused by defects or uneven spinning.
More Meanings
- Fabric fiber produced by slubbing.
- To draw and twist fibers in order to prepare them for spinning.
Example Sentences
The huge bolts of cloth had to be checked for imperfections such as slubs and misweaves.
The challenge is not just to produce a thick-and-thin yarn, but to make soft slubs, connected by nicely spun yarn without overtwist. The should not be lumps and bumps that happen by accident, but a contrived texture, with the size and placement of the slubs completely controlled by the spinner.
Word Forms
- slubs
- slubbing
- slubbed
Synonyms for slub
Depending on context, synonyms include knot, burl.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include knot, burl, slubbings, sleave, knub, scob.
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