abraum
n. C2 Proficiency abraum
n. a type of old, heavy cloth used to make tents or cover wagons. It is usually made of thick wool or felt.
n. a heavy, coarse fabric, typically made of wool or felt, used for covering wagons or tents. Often associated with historical military or nomadic transport.
The soldiers covered the wagons with thick abraum.
Historians noted that the abraum used to protect the caravan was so thick it could block out the wind.
The preservation of the abraum in the museum provides a rare glimpse into the textile technology of the 18th century, showcasing the durability of hand-woven wool.
From German abräumen (“to remove”), from ab (“from”) (Old High German aba (“away”)) + raum (“space”) (Old High German rūm).