slub (sl b)tr.v. slubbed, slub·bing, slubs To draw out and twist (a strand of silk or other textile fiber) in preparation for spinning. n. 1. A soft thick nub in yarn that is either an imperfection or purposely set for a desired effect. 2. A slightly twisted roll of fiber, as of silk or cotton. [Origin unknown.] |
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