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nubuck

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A type of brushed, soft calf leather, similar to suede. Differs from suede in that while suede is created from the flesh (inner) side of a hide, nubuck is created using the grain (outer) side, giving it added strength and durability.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Españolnabuk
Françaisnubuck
3 more languages
Suominupukki
Italianonabuk
Portuguêsnubuck

CEFR level

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