Buckram
noun
A kind of stiff cloth used to make book bindings and clothes.
The librarian showed us an old book with a buckram cover.
Often appears as...
- buckram binding
- buckram cover
adjective
Describes something that is stiff and formal, often old-fashioned.
His buckram manners seemed out of place in the casual environment.
Often appears as...
- buckram manners
- buckram attitude
Usage tips
Disapproving
Literary
noun
A kind of stiff cloth used to make book bindings and clothes.
The librarian showed us an old book with a buckram cover.
Often appears as...
- buckram binding
- buckram cover
adjective
Describes something that is stiff and formal, often old-fashioned.
His buckram manners seemed out of place in the casual environment.
Often appears as...
- buckram manners
- buckram attitude
Usage tips
Disapproving
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Use
Buckram has been used historically for bookbinding due to its durability.
The antique books at the auction were mostly bound in buckram.
Pro Tip 2/3Clothing Support
In clothing, buckram is often hidden as an internal support, particularly in hats or collars.
The milliner used buckram to maintain the hat's shape.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Common Fabric
Buckram isn't a common material for everyday clothing but is specialized for structure.
He used buckram to reinforce the costume's dramatic shoulders.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Use
Buckram has been used historically for bookbinding due to its durability.
The antique books at the auction were mostly bound in buckram.
Pro Tip 2/3Clothing Support
In clothing, buckram is often hidden as an internal support, particularly in hats or collars.
The milliner used buckram to maintain the hat's shape.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Common Fabric
Buckram isn't a common material for everyday clothing but is specialized for structure.
He used buckram to reinforce the costume's dramatic shoulders.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Use
Buckram has been used historically for bookbinding due to its durability.
The antique books at the auction were mostly bound in buckram.
Pro Tip 2/3Clothing Support
In clothing, buckram is often hidden as an internal support, particularly in hats or collars.
The milliner used buckram to maintain the hat's shape.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Common Fabric
Buckram isn't a common material for everyday clothing but is specialized for structure.
He used buckram to reinforce the costume's dramatic shoulders.
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