Meaning & use
nubby texture
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Meaning
nouncountable or uncountabletechnical
A surface or fabric that has many small raised bumps or knots, giving a rough, uneven feel.
Grammar: Can be used with 'a' (a nubby texture) or without an article (the fabric has nubby texture).
Patterns
- have a nubby texture
- with a nubby texture
The sofa was covered in a nubby texture that felt rough but warm.
She chose a jacket with a nubby texture to add interest to her outfit.
This yarn has a nubby texture, so the scarf will look handmade.
Word forms
| plural | nubby textures |
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Common combinations
- nubby texture fabric
- The nubby texture fabric is popular for winter coats.
- soft nubby texture
- The blanket has a soft nubby texture that is pleasant to touch.
- create a nubby texture
- The weaver used thick threads to create a nubby texture.
- nubby texture of the wool
- The nubby texture of the wool makes it feel rustic.
Synonyms and how they differ
- bumpy
- A general adjective for any uneven surface; 'nubby' is more specific to small, soft raised spots, often in fabric.
- rough
- Describes a surface that is not smooth; 'nubby' emphasizes small lumps rather than general coarseness.
- textured
- A broader term meaning 'having a noticeable surface pattern'; 'nubby' is one specific kind of texture.
Opposites
Word family
- nub noun
- A small lump or raised spot on a surface.
- nubby adjective
- Having small raised bumps; the adjective form.
Commonly confused: nubby texture or knubby?
nubby texture vs knubby
A rare misspelling of 'nubby'; the correct spelling is 'nubby' with one 'b' after the 'u'.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'nubby texture' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'Nubby texture' describes a surface with small raised bumps, like wool. Silk, glass, and polished metal are typically smooth, so they do not fit the meaning of 'nubby'.
Make it your own
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