What does slub mean?
Definitions for slub
slʌbslub
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Princeton's WordNet
slub, knot, burlnoun
soft lump or unevenness in a yarn; either an imperfection or created by design
Wiktionary
slubnoun
A small thickened portion or knot found on linen yarn, caused by defects.
slubnoun
Sludge.
slubnoun
Fabric fiber produced by slubbing.
slubverb
To draw and twist fibers in order to prepare them for spinning.
Wikipedia
ślub
The Marriage (Polish: Ślub) is a play by the Polish writer Witold Gombrowicz, written in Argentina after World War II. The narrative takes place in a dream, where the dreamer transforms into a king and plans to marry his fiancée in a royal wedding, only as a means to save their integrity. A Spanish translation was first published in 1948, followed by the original Polish version in 1953. The play was first performed in 1960.
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slub
A slub is a thick, uneven or lumpy place in yarn or thread often intentionally added for aesthetic purposes in fabrics such as silk, cotton, or wool. It gives the material an organic, rustic feel. Slubs are also used in the production of certain types of denim and are often seen in tweed.
Webster Dictionary
Slubnoun
a roll of wool slightly twisted; a rove; -- called also slubbing
Slubverb
to draw out and twist slightly; -- said of slivers of wool
Etymology: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Slub
slub, v.t. to twist after carding to prepare for spinning.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of slub in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of slub in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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