nubbiness

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Noun nubbiness has 1 sense

coarseness, nubbiness, tweediness - looseness or roughness in texture (as of cloth)
--₁ is a kind of roughness

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Nubbiness

Definition:

Nubbiness refers to a texture or quality characterized by having small protuberances or bumps.

Possible Parts of Speech:

Noun: nubbiness
Adjective: nubby

Senses:

Sense 1 - Noun:

The state or quality of being nubby; having a rough or bumpy texture.

Example sentences:

The cozy sweater had a delightful nubbiness that provided extra warmth.
She enjoyed running her fingers across the fabric's nubbiness.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

Having a nubby texture; characterized by small knob-like projections.

Example sentences:

Her fingers ran over the nubby fabric of the throw pillow.
The nubby surface of the carpet provided a pleasant tactile experience.