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slub

/slʌb/ noun · British & US
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What does slub mean?

noun

A small knot or lump in a thread or yarn, especially one that causes a fault in a fabric. A small, rounded mass of something, such as a cloud or a bubble.

Example

"The fabric had a noticeable slub in the center of the scarf."

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