slub

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To add other colors to the slub, keep a supply of small bits of dyed fleece handy and spin some right into each slub.

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  1. transitive verb To draw out and twist (a strand of silk or other textile fiber) in preparation for spinning.
  2. noun A soft thick nub in yarn that is either an imperfection or purposely set for a desired effect.
  3. noun A slightly twisted roll of fiber, as of silk or cotton.

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  • Than some poor slub has to try to get this kid to work. —  daytondailynews.com - News
  • I've managed my personal finances, and lived within my means, now I'm expected to contribute to some slub who went too far? —  The Red Tape Chronicles
  • The best part is the choice of fabrics, including super-soft Supima cotton, a shimmery cotton blend, and casual slub jersey and cashmere blends. —  azcentral.com | news
  • To add other colors to the slub, keep a supply of small bits of dyed fleece handy and spin some right into each slub. —  BellaOnline - The Voice of Women
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  1. Origin unknown.

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  1. Cf. slab, slob.
  2. Also slobber, stubbing; origin uncertain; cf. slubber.
  3. from slub, n.
 

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