binder's board
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun: - A type of stiff, thick cardboard specifically manufactured for and used by bookbinders to create the hard covers of books. It provides structural support and shape to the book's binding.
Usage
This term is a technical, compound noun used primarily in the fields of bookbinding, publishing, and library science. It refers to the specific material, not the finished cover itself.
Examples
- The bookbinder selected a piece of binder's board to form the new cover for the antique manuscript.
- High-quality binder's board is essential for creating durable library editions.
- This type of binder's board has a smooth surface ideal for applying cloth or leather.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in contrast to other binding materials like chipboard or millboard, with binder's board typically denoting a higher grade of material suitable for fine binding.
Variants and Related Words
- Bookbinding Board: A more general synonym.
- Binder Board: A common shortened form.
- Cover Board: Refers to the cut-to-size piece ready for covering.
- Millboard: A historical type of dense board used for similar purposes.
Synonyms
- Bookbinding board
- Cover board
- Binding board
Notes
- Binder's board is a compound noun. The core word "board" alone has a much broader meaning (a flat piece of wood or other rigid material). The meaning is specific only when used in the full compound form "binder's board."
Noun
- a cardboard used by bookbinders to make covers for books