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bindery

 

[ ˈbaɪndəri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

book production

A bindery is a facility where books and other printed materials are bound together after printing. This includes processes such as trimming, folding, and assembling various components of a book to create the final product. Bindery work is essential in the publishing industry, ensuring that printed materials are properly finished and ready for distribution.

Synonyms

bookbinding shop, finishing house

Examples of usage

  • The bindery completed the books ahead of schedule.
  • He visited the bindery to see how the books were made.
  • After printing, the documents were sent to the bindery for binding.

Translations

Translations of the word "bindery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encadernação

🇮🇳 बाइंडरी

🇩🇪 Bindeanstalt

🇮🇩 percetakan

🇺🇦 брошурувальна

🇵🇱 bindownia

🇯🇵 製本所

🇫🇷 reliure

🇪🇸 encuadernación

🇹🇷 ciltleme

🇰🇷 제본소

🇸🇦 دار التجليد

🇨🇿 vazba

🇸🇰 viazanie

🇨🇳 装订店

🇸🇮 vezava

🇮🇸 bindari

🇰🇿 байлау

🇬🇪 ბეჭდვის სახლი

🇦🇿 bağlama

🇲🇽 encuadernación

Etymology

The word 'bindery' originates from the combination of 'bind', which comes from the Old English 'bindan', meaning 'to fasten' or 'tie together', and the suffix 'ery', which indicates a place of activity or a collection of things. The term has evolved to refer specifically to a place where the mechanisms of binding books take place. Historically, the craft of bookbinding dates back to ancient civilizations, where scrolls and manuscripts were painstakingly assembled and adorned. As the printing press revolutionized the way books were produced in the 15th century, the need for dedicated facilities to handle the binding process became increasingly important, leading to the establishment of bindery workshops. These workshops often had skilled artisans who utilized various techniques and tools to ensure the durability and aesthetic quality of books. Throughout the years, advancements in technology have transformed the binding process, but the fundamental principles established centuries ago remain integral to the craft.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,017, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.