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clothbound

American  
[klawth-bound, kloth-] / ˈklɔθˈbaʊnd, ˈklɒθ- /

adjective

  1. (of a book) bound bound with cloth rather than paper, leather, etc.


clothbound British  
/ ˈklɒθˌbaʊnd /

adjective

  1. (of a book) bound in stiff boards covered in cloth

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Etymology

Origin of clothbound

First recorded in 1855–60; cloth + bound 1

Example Sentences

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The company also called on cheesemongers around the world to contact them if they suspect they have been sold the stolen cheese, particularly clothbound cheddars in a 10kg or 24kg format with the tags detached.

From BBC

Fraudsters posing as legitimate wholesalers for a major French retailer were sent the 950 clothbound cheeses, which are worth more than £300,000, before it was realised they were a fake firm.

From BBC

“Here you go,” said Kojo, setting down a stack of clothbound books.

From Literature

I love the approachable, slightly nutty flavor of Cabot Clothbound Cheddar.

From Salon

The Kirkland cheese flight, with five cheeses ranging from an Italian sheep's milk cheese with truffles to a Cabot clothbound mature cheddar, is only $19.99.

From Salon