tailor's ham

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tightly stuffed pillow used as a curved mold when pressing curved areas of clothing.

Word forms

tailor's ham tailors' hams

Etymology

Due to its shape resembling a joint of meat.

Synonyms

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