forwarding

American  

[fawr-wer-ding] / ˈfɔr wər dɪŋ /

noun

1. Bookbinding. a stage in which sections of a book are stitched, fitted with a back, pasted, etc., before being placed in the completed cover.

2. Engraving. the process of starting a copper plate by etching and of finishing with a graver.

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forwarding British  

/ ˈfɔːwədɪŋ /

noun

1. all the processes involved in the binding of a book subsequent to cutting and up to the fitting of its cover

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Etymology

Origin of forwarding

First recorded in 1625–35; forward + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

"It is too early to assess how potential refunds may be processed or what they will look like," said Niki Frank, chief executive of DHL Global Forwarding Asia-Pacific.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Forwarding work emails to a personal account can violate a non-disclosure agreement, which Rosendorff signed when he joined the company.

From The Verge • Sep. 24, 2021

In 2019, Indra claimed that it had hacked the servers of the Fadel Exchange and International Forwarding Company, a Syrian-based company dealing with international money transfers and foreign currency trading.

From New York Times • Aug. 14, 2021

DHL Global Forwarding, one of the biggest players in air and ocean freight, handles customized logistics programs.

From Reuters • Feb. 9, 2016

Forwarding, comprises all the operations between sewing and finishing, excepting headbanding.

From Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians by Rooke, Noel

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