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Meaning of dubbin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A mixture of tallow and oil used to soften leather, and make it waterproof.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“He brought me a pail and a stool, and held out the round tin of dubbin for me to grease the teats.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Dubbing dubbo dubby dubcon dubdown Dube

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