Meaning & use
slubby
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Of fabric or yarn, having a rough, uneven texture with small lumps or thickened areas (slubs).
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The designer chose a slubby linen for its casual, textured look.
The sweater's slubby wool gave it a handmade appearance.
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A textile term describing an irregularity in yarn thickness that is often intentional for aesthetic effect.
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