slubbed; slubbing
: to draw out and twist (slivers of wool, cotton, etc.) slightly
: a soft thick uneven section in a yarn or thread
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Good Housekeeping, 5 Sep. 2023
This airy slub cotton long-sleeve tee in a gorgeous green means mission accomplished.
—Bernd Fischer, Men's Health, 1 Dec. 2022
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
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Noun
This asymmetrical sofa is available in an array of fabrics, including velvet, slub velvet, chenille and piper weave.
—Good Housekeeping, 5 Sep. 2023
This airy slub cotton long-sleeve tee in a gorgeous green means mission accomplished.
—Bernd Fischer, Men's Health, 1 Dec. 2022
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
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“Slub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slub. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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