Bookbinder: meaning, definitions and examples
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bookbinder
[ ˈbʊkˌbaɪn.dɚ ]
profession, craft
A bookbinder is a person who binds books, working by hand or using machinery to attach pages together and create a durable cover. This profession involves both technical skills and an understanding of materials used in book construction. Bookbinders may also restore old books and create custom bindings for special projects.
Synonyms
binder, book finisher, bookmaker.
Examples of usage
- The bookbinder carefully stitched the pages together.
- She has hired a bookbinder to restore her antique collection.
- The local bookstore features a workshop with a skilled bookbinder.
Translations
Translations of the word "bookbinder" in other languages:
🇵🇹 encadernador
🇮🇳 बुकबाइंडर
🇩🇪 Buchbinder
🇮🇩 penjilid buku
🇺🇦 книговbinder
🇵🇱 introligator
🇯🇵 製本業者
🇫🇷 relieur
🇪🇸 encuadernador
🇹🇷 ciltçi
🇰🇷 제본사
🇸🇦 مجلد الكتب
🇨🇿 knížní vazba
🇸🇰 kníhviaz
🇨🇳 书籍装订工
🇸🇮 vezist knjig
🇮🇸 bókbindari
🇰🇿 кітап биндера
🇬🇪 წიგნების გამომცემელი
🇦🇿 kitab bağlayıcısı
🇲🇽 encuadernador
Etymology
The term 'bookbinder' originates from the combination of two words: 'book' and 'binder.' The word 'book' comes from the Old English 'bóc,' which has Germanic roots, referring to a written or printed work bound together. The word 'binder' is derived from the verb 'bind,' which means to tie or fasten together. Historically, bookbinding as a craft can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where scrolls were made from papyrus or parchment. As the technology of printing evolved in the 15th century with the invention of the printing press, the demand for bound books increased, leading to the establishment of bookbinding as a specialized trade. Throughout history, bookbinding techniques have varied widely, from simple, utilitarian methods to elaborate and decorative styles. Today, bookbinding includes both traditional handcraft techniques and modern industrial processes.