flat back

noun

1. a book spine presenting a completely flat surface.
2. a book bound with such a spine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flat back¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

She looked towards the open door and saw the footman's flat back, and narrow head covered with carefully plastered hair.

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The back is then "rounded" by use of a hammer; if the book is to be a "flat back" one, the rounding is very slight.

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He was a splendid specimen of physical manhood, big and well-muscled, with a broad, flat back and soldierly carriage.

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Fig. 248 indicates the position of the hinge fixed so as to allow the door to open and lay flat back to the architrave moulding.

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Its short waist suited her youthful bust and flat back and narrow shoulders.

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