Definition

buckrams

noun
  1. plural of buckram; a stiff fabric made of cotton or linen, often used for stiffening garments or bookbinding
verb
  1. third-person singular present tense of buckram; to stiffen with buckram fabric
  2. Usage: rare in modern usage

Examples

  • The tailor used buckrams to reinforce the collar of the jacket.
  • Fine buckrams are essential in traditional bookbinding.
  • She buckrams the waistband to give the skirt better structure.
  • The museum's collection includes several antique buckrams from the 19th century.
  • Costume designers often buckrams elaborate headdresses for theatrical productions.
  • Quality buckrams can last for decades without deteriorating.

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