slub1

 
Pronunciation: /slʌb/

noun

  • a lump or thick place in yarn or thread.
  • [mass noun] fabric woven from yarn or thread containing lumps or thick places.

adjective

  • denoting fabric having an irregular appearance caused by uneven thickness of the warp: slub silk

Derivatives

slubbed

adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: of unknown origin