Associations to the word «Slubbing»

Wiktionary

SLUB, noun. A small thickened portion or knot found on linen yarn, caused by defects.
SLUB, noun. Sludge.
SLUB, noun. Fabric fiber produced by slubbing.
SLUB, verb. To draw and twist fibers in order to prepare them for spinning.

Dictionary definition

SLUB, noun. Soft lump or unevenness in a yarn; either an imperfection or created by design.

Wise words

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