noun
- a thick, uneven place in yarn or thread
- fabric made from yarn containing slubs, giving it an irregular texture
Usage: textiles
Usage: textiles
verb
- to draw out and twist fibers slightly in preparing them for spinning
Usage: textiles
Examples
- The slub in the yarn created an interesting texture in the finished fabric.
- She preferred slub cotton for its natural, rustic appearance.
- The weaver noticed several slubs that would need to be removed.
- Slub silk has a distinctive bumpy feel compared to regular silk.
- The mill worker carefully slubbed the cotton fibers before spinning.
- Slub yarn is often used to create fabrics with visual interest.