adhesive binding

noun

1. bookbinding a style of binding used mainly for paperback books, where the backs of the gathered sections are trimmed and inserted into a cover along with adhesive to hold the pages and cover together Also calledperfect binding

Example Sentences

Such oppositional politics allows party leaders to draw attention away from Mr. Trump, reminds voters of what gives them pause about Democrats and has effectively become the adhesive binding Republicans together.

From New York Times

The sun-baked car didn’t have air conditioning and the back of my shirt turned into wet adhesive, binding clammy skin to black leatherette.

From Literature

“The people who did that first adhesive binding; they really have a lot to answer for.”

From Seattle Times

“The people who did that first adhesive binding — they really have a lot to answer for.”

From New York Times