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- [sluhb]
- /slʌb/
- /slˈʌb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sluhb]
- /slʌb/
Definitions of slub word
- verb with object slub to extend (slivers of fiber) and twist slightly in carding. 1
- noun slub the fibers produced by slubbing. 1
- noun slub a slight irregularity in yarn produced either accidentally or purposely by knotting or twisting or by including uneven lengths of fiber in spinning. 1
- noun slub a lump in yarn or fabric, often made intentionally to give a knobbly effect 0
- noun slub a loosely twisted roll of fibre prepared for spinning 0
- verb slub to draw out and twist (a sliver of fibre) preparatory to spinning 0
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Origin of slub
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Slub
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
slub popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
slub usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for slub
noun slub
- metropolis — any large, busy city.
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