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slub.

A small thickened portion or knot found in yarn, caused by defects or uneven spinning.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/slʌb//slʊb/Ireland, Northern-England
  1. A small thickened portion or knot found in yarn, caused by defects or uneven spinning.

    countable
  2. Fabric fiber produced by slubbing.

    countable · uncountable
verb/slʌb//slʊb/Ireland, Northern-England
  1. To draw and twist fibers in order to prepare them for spinning.

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