tailor's ham

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Etymology

Due to its shape resembling a joint of meat.

Noun

tailor 's ham (plural tailors' hams)

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tailor's ham

(sewing) A tightly stuffed pillow used as a curved mold when pressing curved areas of clothing.
Synonym: dressmaker's ham

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