book binding

Other forms: book bindings

Definitions of book binding
  1. noun
    the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
    synonyms: back, binding, cover
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    types:
    half binding
    book binding in which the spine and part of the sides are bound in one material and the rest in another
    three-quarter binding
    the spine and much of the sides are a different material from the rest of the cover
    type of:
    protection, protective cover, protective covering
    a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
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