Dec
10
2009
slub
Function: noun
Date: 1851
A. carnivorous insect similar to a Slug, which attaches itself to the genitals of small male dogs on hiking trails.

endangered slubacious greenadipod
B. A faux finish on Veneers to reproduce the graining patterns of exotic woods such as Zebra Wood or Paduk.

C. A small lump or nub in a yarn, which gives a rough texture to fabric.

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Nov
15
2009
slub
Function: noun
Date: 1851
: a soft thick uneven section in a yarn or thread

SILK SLUB PILLOW

DENIM SLUBS

WOOL SLUB HEADWRAP

KILLER SLUBS
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Oct
30
2009
fin·i·al
Pronunciation: \ˈfi-nē-əl\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from final, finial final
Date: 15th century
A. The word used to announce to end of a movie during the golden age of Roman cinema.

B. An ornamental end piece at the end of an architectural or decorative post.

C. A hole drilled through a door or drawer front through which the knob attached

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