casebound

[keys-bound]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Bookbinding.

bound bound in hard covers.
bound bound by gluing sewn sheets into a separately made cover.

casebound

/ ˈkeɪsˌbaʊnd /

adjective

another word for hardback

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Word History and Origins

Origin of casebound¹

case ² + bound ¹

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Example Sentences

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Requests for special treatment—use of color, foldouts, casebound covers, etc.—require, on the same form, the added approval of designated committees or museum directors.