tailor's ham

Questions

What does tailor's ham mean?

A tightly stuffed pillow used as a curved mold when pressing curved areas of clothing.

Where does tailor's ham come from?

Due to its shape resembling a joint of meat.

How to pronounce tailor's ham

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