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Meaning of nubuck | Babel Free

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

Deutsch Nubuk Nubukleder
Español nabuk
Suomi nupukki
Français nubuck
Italiano nabuk
Português nubuck

CEFR level

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

nuby nuc NUCA nucament Nucatai nucca

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