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slub - What does it mean?

Definition of 'slub'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A small thickened portion or knot found on linen yarn, caused by defects.
  • Sludge.
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  • Fabric fiber produced by slubbing.
  • Verb

  • To draw and twist fibers in order to prepare them for spinning.
  • References

    *Oxford English Dictionary , 2nd ed., 1989. *Random House Webster's Unabridged Electronic Dictionary , 1987-1996.

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