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dubbin
(redirected from dubbining)

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dub·bin  (dbn) also dub·bing (-ng)
n.
An application of tallow and oil for dressing leather.
[From dub.]
dubbin [ˈdʌbɪn], dubbing
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) Brit a greasy mixture of tallow and oil applied to leather to soften it and make it waterproof
[from dub to dress leather; see dub1]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dubbin - tallow mixed with oil; used to make leather soft and waterproof
tallow - obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants
Translations
dubbin [ˈdʌbɪn] N → adobo m impermeable, cera f
dubbin
n → Lederfett nt


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