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NUBBLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does nubbly mean?
• NUBBLY (adjective)
The adjective NUBBLY has 1 sense:
1. of textiles; having a rough surface
Familiarity information: NUBBLY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of textiles; having a rough surface
Synonyms:
homespun; nubbly; nubby; slubbed; tweedy
Context example:
a sweater knitted of nubbly homespun yarns
Similar:
rough; unsmooth (having or caused by an irregular surface)
Derivation:
nubble (a small lump or protuberance)
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