binder board
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of stiff cardboard: A specific, rigid cardboard material traditionally used in bookbinding to create the hard covers of books.
Usage
- This term is highly specific to the craft and industry of bookbinding. It refers to the raw material, not the finished cover.
- It is typically used in a professional or historical context when discussing the materials and techniques of book production.
Examples
- The bookbinder selected a piece of binder board for the new edition's cover.
- Traditional hardcover books are made using binder board covered in cloth or leather.
- The conservationist needed acid-free binder board to repair the antique manuscript.
Advanced Usage
- The term can appear in technical specifications or supply catalogs for bookbinding materials.
Variants and Related Words
- Binder's Board: A common variant with the same meaning.
- Book Board: A more general, modern term often used synonymously with binder board.
- Cardboard: A much broader, general term for stiff, heavy paper pulp. Binder board is a specific type of cardboard.
Synonyms
- Bookbinding board
- Cover board
- Millboard (a historical type of dense board used for similar purposes)
Notes
- Binder board is a compound noun. The core word is board, modified by binder to specify its purpose.
- In contemporary usage, book board or specific brand names (e.g., Davey board) are often used instead of the term binder board.
Noun
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a cardboard used by bookbinders to make covers for books
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