slub
- noun
- /slʌb/
- Specialized
- Many knitters appreciate slubs in yarn, as they add character and interest to their projects.
You know, linen is by nature full of slubs and so those things are part of the it's part of the deal.
- You know, linen is by nature full of slubs and so those things are part of the it's part of the deal.
- And I wear the same Alex Mill, you know, Slub T-shirt, blue every day.
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Tess, Marcie, and Donna are wearing bellhop uniforms in fuchsia, purple, and teal hand-airbrushed slub silk with matching caps.
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And I wear the same Alex Mill, you know, Slub T-shirt, blue every day.
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You know, linen is by nature full of slubs and so those things are part of the it's part of the deal.
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The light and Stylist Summer Slub calf socks and Friday slides are the perfect duo for your spring and summer wardrobe.
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The dress designer chose a fabric with natural slubs to give the garment a unique texture.
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The artisan intentionally incorporated slubs into the woven blanket to enhance its rustic charm.
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Etymology
The word slub probably comes from an old word meaning 'lump' or 'thick spot' in a thread. So a slub is a small bump in yarn that can be a mistake or added on purpose to give cloth an interesting 'texture'.