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noun
A flaw in which the weft misses a few warp threads.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, manufacturing, textiles, weaving
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noun
A wooden box with two lids, used as a storage box and movable desk.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: Winchester College
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verb
To create a scob.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, manufacturing, textiles, weaving
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verb
To pack a wagon with large pieces on top so as to hide gaps resulting from it not being completely filled.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: coal mining
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verb
To scrape or pound.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
The Scottish National Dictionary derives the weaving sense from earlier Scottish and Northern English dialectal use of scob to refer to a split or splinter or piece of wood, which it derives from the Middle Irish [Term?] source of Irish scolb (“splinter”); compare Scots skelf.
