hardback

English

Etymology

hard +‎ back, formed in analogy to earlier paperback.

Pronunciation

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Noun

hardback (plural hardbacks)

A book with a solid binding.

Coordinate terms

Translations

a book with a solid binding

French: livre relié m
Portuguese: livro de capa dura m
Scottish Gaelic: còmhdach cruaidh m

Spanish: tapa dura m
Swedish: inbunden bok c

Adjective

hardback (not comparable)

(of a book) Having a solid binding.

Synonyms

hardcover

Translations

having a solid binding

French: relié (fr)

Swedish: inbunden (sv)

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