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nub

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nub
a small fibrous knot in yarn
nub [nəb]
(textiles)
A planned knot or tangle in yarn to give a desired irregular texture to a fabric.
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He told them a good many humorous anecdotes, and always forgot the nub, but they were always able to furnish it, for these yarns were of a pretty early vintage, and they had had many a rejuvenating pull at them before.
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I had one of them on this ranch five years ago, and I'll tell you about it, so that you can see the nub of this whole question.
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Men told anecdotes that were terrific to hear, but nobody blushed; and when the nub was sprung, the assemblage let go with a horse-laugh that shook the fortress.
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