Slub

//slʌb//

Synonyms for "slub" (2 found)

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The challenge is not just to produce a thick-and-thin yarn, but to make soft slubs, connected by nicely spun yarn without overtwist. The should not be lumps and bumps that happen by accident, but a contrived texture, with the size and placement of the slubs completely controlled by the spinner.

Source: wiktionary

The huge bolts of cloth had to be checked for imperfections such as slubs and misweaves.

Source: wiktionary

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