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nubby

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective nubby has 1 sense
  1. homespun, nubby, nubbly, slubbed, tweedy - of textiles; having a rough surface; "a sweater knitted of nubbly homespun yarns"
    Antonym: smooth (indirect, via rough)

Definitions from the Web

nubby

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Covered or marked with small, short protrusions.

Sense: Having a rough or bumpy texture.

Usage:

  1. The blanket had a nubby texture that provided extra warmth.
  2. She wore a nubby sweater that added a cozy touch to her outfit.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A fabric or material with small, short protrusions or bumps.

Sense: A rough-textured cloth.

Usage:

  1. She chose a nubby fabric for the upholstery to give the sofa a unique look.
  2. The fashion designer used nubby in her collection to add dimension to the garments.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a rough or bumpy manner.

Usage:

  1. The car drove nubby over the gravel road, causing a jarring sensation.
  2. The painter applied the brush strokes nubby, creating an interesting textured effect.

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