half-bound

American  

[haf-bound, hahf-] / ˈhæfˌbaʊnd, ˈhɑf- /

adjective

1. bound in half binding.

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half-bound British  

adjective

1. (of a book) having a half-binding

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Etymology

Origin of half-bound

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

We retreated from our work, leaving our frames half-bound and unmanned.

From Literature

If small pieces of leather are placed on the corners the book is still half-bound.

From Project Gutenberg

It has often been assumed that hypochlorite solutions are decomposed on addition to water containing free or half-bound carbonic acid with the production of free chlorine, but no evidence has been adduced in support.

From Project Gutenberg

The above Works can also be had half-bound in morocco.

From Project Gutenberg

Swift's Works, 5th and 8th do., half-bound; Molière's, 6th do.,

From Project Gutenberg