slub
slub · slubs
A small thickened portion or knot found in yarn, caused by defects or uneven spinningA small thickened portion or knot found in yarn, caused by defects or uneven spinning.
/slʌb/
Meaning
2 senses(countable)A small thickened portion or knot found in yarn, caused by defects or uneven spinning.
(countable, uncountable)Fabric fiber produced by slubbing.
More definitions
- soft lump or unevenness in a yarn; either an imperfection or created by design
Forms
plural: slubsSynonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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