What is another word for dubbin?

Pronunciation: [dˈʌbɪn] (IPA)

Dubbin is a substance that is commonly used to soften, condition, and waterproof leather. It is a wax-like material that is applied to the surface of leather to protect it from harsh weather conditions, make it more flexible and increase its durability. However, in some parts of the world, the term "dubbin" might not be commonly used. In such cases, people use various synonyms to refer to this product, such as leather dressing, leather balm, leather grease, leather conditioner, leather wax, or leather oil. Regardless of the name used, these products all serve the same purpose, which is to protect and preserve leather goods.

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What are the hypernyms for Dubbin?

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What are the hyponyms for Dubbin?

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  • hyponyms for dubbin (as nouns)

Usage examples for Dubbin

We also fry our meat in cocoa-nut oil, in dubbin, and in salad oil-if we can "find" any.
"The Siege of Mafeking (1900)"
J. Angus Hamilton
I've seen that dubbin boiling on the beach; there's tallow in it, and tar and resin as well.
"Wanderers"
Knut Hamsun
By well cleaning the dust-pan with whitening, rubbing it up well with the clean rag until it had a nice surface, and then lightly passing a rag saturated with dubbin over it, you could produce a beautiful polish by a few slight touches of the "finisher."
"Prisoner for Blasphemy"
G. W. [George William] Foote

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