Rebinding: meaning, definitions and examples
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rebinding
[ ˌriːˈbaɪndɪŋ ]
book repair
Rebinding refers to the process of replacing the cover of a book, typically worn out or damaged, with a new one. This procedure is commonly used to restore the structural integrity of a book that has experienced wear over time. Rebinding may also include re-sewing the binding and replacing pages if necessary. It is an essential practice in preserving books for libraries and collectors alike.
Synonyms
binding replacement, repair, restoration.
Examples of usage
- The library invested in rebinding its oldest texts.
- She specializes in the rebinding of rare manuscripts.
- Rebinding can breathe new life into a beloved but damaged book.
Translations
Translations of the word "rebinding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rebind
🇮🇳 पुनर्निर्धारण
🇩🇪 Neuverbindung
🇮🇩 mengikat ulang
🇺🇦 переприв'язка
🇵🇱 przypisanie na nowo
🇯🇵 再バインド
🇫🇷 reliage
🇪🇸 reencuadernado
🇹🇷 yeniden bağlama
🇰🇷 재바인딩
🇸🇦 إعادة الربط
🇨🇿 přepravení
🇸🇰 znovu pripojiť
🇨🇳 重新绑定
🇸🇮 ponovno vezanje
🇮🇸 endurrbinding
🇰🇿 қайта байлау
🇬🇪 მეორედ შეკვრა
🇦🇿 təkrar bağlama
🇲🇽 reencuadernado
Etymology
The term 'rebinding' combines the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', with the word 'binding', which in this context refers to the physical binding of books. The word 'binding' itself has its roots in the Old English 'bindan', which means 'to fasten or secure'. In the context of books, it dates back to the early development of bookmaking, where pages were fastened together and bound into a cover as early as the 1st century AD. As books gained popularity in the Middle Ages, binding techniques evolved, resulting in more durable and decorative designs. The emergence of the printing press in the 15th century led to a significant increase in the number of books, and consequently, a greater need for the repair and rebinding of worn-out volumes.