slub
/slʌb/
noun
- A lump or thick spot in yarn or thread, often left intentionally for a textured effect.
- She chose a fabric with a slub for a more natural, rustic feel.
- The weaver carefully removed the slub from the thread before continuing.
- The sweater had a slub in the yarn that made it look unique.
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verb
- To twist or draw out fibers into a soft, thick strand during the process of making yarn.
- Artisans often slub the cotton by hand to create a textured yarn.
- In the factory, workers slub the fibers to prepare them for weaving.
- The machine slubs the wool before it is spun into thread.