book·bind·ing

[book-bahyn-ding]
noun
the process or art of binding, books.

Origin:
1765–75; book + binding

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bookbinder (ˈbʊkˌbaɪndə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a person whose business or craft is binding books
 
'bookbinding
 
n

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