slub
1 of 2verb
ˈsləb 
slubbed; slubbing
transitive verb
: to draw out and twist (slivers of wool, cotton, etc.) slightly
slub
2 of 2noun
: a soft thick uneven section in a yarn or thread
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Hannah Jones, Country Living, 3 July 2022 Splendid’s v-neck slub tee is super-soft and a perfect layering piece to wear as the seasons change. Ciannah Gin, Forbes, 21 May 2021 A blue slub check shirt ($55) and silver shot tie bar ($15) will look quite nice. Alison S. Cohn, New York Times, 3 May 2017
Noun
Though not actual silk, the raw slub texture of the polyester fabric gives both the soft feel and shimmering look of silk and is far easier to care for. Hannah Jones, Country Living, 3 July 2022 Splendid’s v-neck slub tee is super-soft and a perfect layering piece to wear as the seasons change. Ciannah Gin, Forbes, 21 May 2021 A blue slub check shirt ($55) and silver shot tie bar ($15) will look quite nice. Alison S. Cohn, New York Times, 3 May 2017 Word History
Etymology
Verb
back-formation from slubbing
First Known Use
Verb
1834, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1851, in the meaning defined above