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Nubby

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adj. knobbly

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

Full of entanglements or imperfections; lumpy: as, dirty, nubby cotton.

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adj. of textiles; having a rough surface

Word Usage

""I believe it looks kind of nubby," encouraged the Angel, backing away, with her face all screwed into a twist in an effort to intensify her vision."

Equivalent

unsmooth rough

Same Context

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