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slub

/slʌb/

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noun

/slʌb/C2formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее мягкий комок или участок неравномерной толщины в пряже или нити, который может считаться дефектом или быть намеренно созданным для получения текстурированного эффекта.

A noun referring to a soft lump or area of uneven thickness in a yarn or thread, which may be considered an imperfection or intentionally created for a textured effect.

  1. Yarn irregularityC1formal

    A soft, thick, or uneven spot in a yarn or thread, which can be either a natural flaw or an intentional design feature in textiles.

    ruУтолщение пряжи

    • The artisan used slubs to give the fabric a rustic texture.
    • A slub in the yarn created a slight bump in the weave.
    • Modern designers often incorporate slubs for a unique aesthetic.

    Synonymsburlknotlumpnub

Forms
  • slubs plural form
  • slubs' possessive plural form
  • slub's possessive singular form