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bookbinding

American  
[book-bahyn-ding] / ˈbʊkˌbaɪn dɪŋ /

noun

  1. the process or art of binding books.


Etymology

Origin of bookbinding

First recorded in 1765–75; book + binding

Example Sentences

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The bouquet of bookbinding and pulpy paper makes for a most intoxicating inhale.

From Los Angeles Times

Washi: the traditional Japanese paper, known for its beauty and strength, has been used in bookbinding, art, furniture, and architecture for hundreds of years.

From Science Daily

Wheat-based glues have a long history in bookbinding that originates in ancient Egyptian texts, which experts have partially attributed to the longevity of the world's collection of papyrus documents.

From Salon

Now, researchers in ACS' Journal of Proteome Research have analyzed the proteins in wheat-based glues applied in historic bookbinding to provide insights on their adhesiveness and how they degrade.

From Science Daily

On the surface, the colorful landscapes and portraits he paints on the raw canvas he treats with gesso primer and Japanese bookbinding glue are a joyous experience.

From Los Angeles Times