tailor's ham

English

Etymology

The shape resembles a joint of meat.

Noun

tailor 's ham (plural tailors' hams)

(sewing) A tightly stuffed pillow used as a curved mould when pressing curved areas of clothing.

Synonyms

dressmaker's ham

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