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"Slub" Definition

noun

A slightly twisted roll of fiber, as of silk or cotton.
A soft thick nub in yarn that is either an imperfection or purposely set for a desired effect.
A soft thick uneven section in a yarn or thread.

verb-transitive

To draw out and twist (a strand of silk or other textile fiber) in preparation for spinning.

verb

To draw out and twist (as slivers of wool) slightly.