a design smack down
Dec 10 2009

those pesky design names you’re too embarrassed to admit your don’t know


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.

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


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

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Nov 15 2009

Answer to Design Definition: C

slub

Function: noun
Date: 1851
: a soft thick uneven section in a yarn or thread

SILK SLUB PILLOW

SILK SLUB PILLOW

DENIM SLUBS

DENIM SLUBS

WOOL SLUB HEADWRAP

WOOL SLUB HEADWRAP

KILLER SLUBS

KILLER SLUBS



Oct 30 2009

those pesky design words you’re too embarrassed to admit you don’t know

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.

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

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