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slub

slub

1 9.9
A small thick part in yarn that makes cloth look uneven
  • noun
  • /slʌb/
  • Specialized
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  • 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.

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Examples

  • Tess, Marcie, and Donna are wearing bellhop uniforms in fuchsia, purple, and teal hand-airbrushed slub silk with matching caps.

  • And I wear the same Alex Mill, you know, Slub T-shirt, blue every day.

  • You know, linen is by nature full of slubs and so those things are part of the it's part of the deal.

  • The light and Stylist Summer Slub calf socks and Friday slides are the perfect duo for your spring and summer wardrobe.

  • The dress designer chose a fabric with natural slubs to give the garment a unique texture.

  • The artisan intentionally incorporated slubs into the woven blanket to enhance its rustic charm.

Synonyms

knot
vsslub
62 3.0

A hard lump in wood, muscle, or yarn

is a soft uneven thickness in yarn or fabric instead of a hard mass
burl
vsslub
  • Specialized
9.5

A small rounded lump in yarn or fabric that makes the surface uneven

is softer and often elongated rather than a small rounded lump

Antonyms

256 1.0

A surface that is even and not rough

uniformity
  • Specialized
18 4.6

The state of being the same in all parts

How Noticeable

unevenness
1 5.1
lump
77 2.0
knot
62 3.0
slub
  • Specialized
1 9.9
speck
66 1.3

Surface Forms

slub singular
slubs plural

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'.