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half-bound

half-bound

9.8
A book with the spine covered in a different material from the covers
  • adjective
  • /ˈhæfˌbaʊnd/
  • Specialized
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  • Her favorite book was a half-bound edition, with leather on the spine and colorful cloth covers.

Examples

  • She inherited several old half-bound volumes from her grandfather's study.

  • This book is half-bound in leather.

  • Collectors often value half-bound books for their classic aesthetic and durable construction.

  • The library displayed a rare half-bound edition of the novel in its special collections.

  • The library has a half-bound edition of the classic novel.

  • Collecting half-bound books is a popular hobby among bibliophiles due to their unique design.

  • The antique store had a beautiful selection of half-bound books that stood out on the shelves.

Synonyms

bound
vshalf-bound
9 4.6

Held together inside a cover such as leather or cloth

is narrower, describing the spine in one material and the sides in another

Surface Forms

half-bound positive

Morphology

half-bound = half + bound (transparent) = half + bound

The meaning is a straightforward combination of 'half' (partly) + 'bound' (having a book cover), so learners can derive it from its components.

Etymology

The word half-bound comes from the parts half ('partly') and bound ('covered' or 'tied'). So a half-bound book has only part of its cover, usually the spine, in one material like leather and the rest in another.