Definition of "hardbound" []

• Hardcover. (adjective)

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• "The Industries Development Commission's Report no. 6: Book Production Inquiry (1978) and Oliver's study (1976) offer statistics indicating that by 1976/77 the ratio of 'hardbound' to 'softbound' books printed in New Zealand was roughly one to three, the reverse of the usual overseas situation."
• "Archaia should be commended for a putting together a wonderful hardbound book."
• "Student backpacks will lighten considerably as $100 hardbound books become as obsolete as the rotary dial phone."