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scob.

A flaw in which the weft misses a few warp threads.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/skɒb/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A flaw in which the weft misses a few warp threads.

  2. A wooden box with two lids, used as a storage box and movable desk.

Where this word comes from

The Scottish National Dictionary derives the weaving sense from earlier Scottish and Northern English dialectal use of scob to refer to a split or splinter or piece of wood, which it derives from the Middle Irish [Term?] source of Irish scolb (“splinter”); compare Scots skelf.

verb/skɒb/Received-Pronunciation
  1. To create a scob.

  2. To pack a wagon with large pieces on top so as to hide gaps resulting from it not being completely filled.

  3. To scrape or pound.

Where this word comes from

The Scottish National Dictionary derives the weaving sense from earlier Scottish and Northern English dialectal use of scob to refer to a split or splinter or piece of wood, which it derives from the Middle Irish [Term?] source of Irish scolb (“splinter”); compare Scots skelf.

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