rebinding
Definition
- Noun (uncountable/ countable):
- The act of binding something again: "rebinding" refers to the process of putting a new binding on a book, carpet, or other object that has been previously bound.
- A new binding: The result of this process — the new cover or edge that is attached.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The old encyclopedia needed a rebinding to keep the pages from falling out. (The process of giving it a new cover.)
- The rebinding of the carpet restored its original shape. (The act of re-edging the carpet.)
- He paid for a rebinding of the antique book. (The new binding itself as a service or product.)
Advanced Usage
- "to undergo rebinding": to be subject to the process of being bound again.
- The manuscript underwent a careful rebinding by a professional conservator. (The manuscript received a new binding by an expert.)
- "rebinding service": a commercial or library service that offers to re-bind books or other items.
- The library offers a rebinding service for damaged books. (A service that replaces old bindings.)
Variants and Related Words
- Rebind (verb): to bind something again.
- They will rebind the book with a leather cover. (To attach a new binding.)
- Rebound (verb/noun): to bounce back; sometimes confused with "rebinding" but distinct in meaning.
- The ball rebounded off the wall. (Bounced back.)
Synonyms
- Re-cover: to put a new cover on a book.
- The librarian will re-cover the worn textbook. (Replace the cover.)
- Re-edit: to edit again (not a direct synonym, but related to restoring a book's structure).
Related Idioms
- "to be in need of a rebinding": a phrase used to describe a book or object that is falling apart.
- This old diary is in need of a rebinding. (It requires a new binding to be usable.)
Phrasal Verbs
- None directly associated with "rebinding" itself; however, "bind up" can be related:
- Bind up: to fasten or secure something.
- He bound up the pages with tape. (Secured the pages temporarily.)