tailor's ham

English

Etymology

Due to its shape resembling a joint of meat.

Noun

tailor's ham (plural tailors' hams)

  1. (sewing) A tightly stuffed pillow used as a curved mold when pressing curved areas of clothing.
    Synonym: dressmaker's ham
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