dubbin
Boot waterproofing grease
Dubbin is a waxy paste used to soften and waterproof leather, especially boots and other outdoor gear.
It typically contains animal fat, oil, and wax.
The verb means to apply this treatment: I dubbined my hiking boots before the trip.
Also spelled dubbing.
Honeycomb building material
Provide sustenance to
- moisturizeAdd suppleness to skin
- softenMake less firm
- suppleFlexing without damage
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
restore · flexible · pliable · preserve · rejuvenate · hydrate · enrich · care
Ankle-covering footwear
- saddleMounted rider's seat
- tackSharp-headed fastener
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- bridleEquine control harness
belts · holster · saddlery · cowhide · full-grain · hide · upholstery · cobbler
Resisting water penetration
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- protectKeep from harm
- imperviousUnable to be affected
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
hydrophobic · wet-weather · sealant · repel · resistant · proofing · outdoor · elements
Apply friction manually
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- coatOuter garment or layer
- spreadTo distribute widely
- layerSingle thickness of material
saturate · condition · treat · apply · finger · cloth · brush · warm
Following long-held customs
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- farmingCultivating land for food
- equestrianRelating to horsemanship
- countrysideRural area beyond towns
working-class · craftsman · historical · Victorian · artisan · old-fashioned · time-tested · generations
beeswax
Honeycomb building material
rendered · grease · balm · paste · traditional · organic · blend
nourish
Provide sustenance to
- moisturizeAdd suppleness to skin
- softenMake less firm
- suppleFlexing without damage
revitalize · restore · flexible · pliable · preserve · rejuvenate · hydrate · enrich · care · maintain
boots
Ankle-covering footwear
bridle · belts · holster · saddlery · cowhide · full-grain · hide · upholstery · cobbler · equestrian
water-repellent
Resisting water penetration
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- protectKeep from harm
- imperviousUnable to be affected
weatherproof · hydrophobic · wet-weather · sealant · repel · resistant · proofing · outdoor · elements · damp
rub
Apply friction manually
layer · saturate · condition · treat · apply · finger · cloth · brush · warm · soften
traditional
Following long-held customs
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- farmingCultivating land for food
- equestrianRelating to horsemanship
countryside · working-class · craftsman · historical · Victorian · artisan · old-fashioned · time-tested · generations · rural
dubbinpolish
Smooth by rubbing
shoe polish · saddle soap · leather dye · lacquer · varnish
dubbingloss finish
Smooth reflective surface treatment
shoe polish · boot polish · leather polish · patent leather · spit shine
- dubbed filmsFilms with replaced dialogue tracks
- voice dubbingReplacing recorded dialogue
- dubbed versionFilm with replaced voices
- dubbed animeTranslated Japanese animation
- dubbed audioTranslated spoken track
- dubbing studioFacility for voice replacement