casebound

[ keys-bound ]

adjective

, Bookbinding.

1. bound bound in hard covers.
2. bound bound by gluing sewn sheets into a separately made cover.

casebound

/ ˈkeɪsˌbaʊnd /

adjective

1. another word for hardback

Word History and Origins

Origin of casebound¹

case ² + bound ¹

Example Sentences

Requests for special treatment—use of color, foldouts, casebound covers, etc.—require, on the same form, the added approval of designated committees or museum directors.

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