Slub (?), n. [Etymol. uncertain.]

A roll of wool slightly twisted; a rove; -- called also slubbing.

 

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Slub, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Slubbed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Slubbing.]

To draw out and twist slightly; -- said of slivers of wool.

 

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