reback

transitive verb

re·​back
(ˈ)rē+
1
: to reshape the backbone of (a book) after casing or covering
2
a
: to add a new backbone to (a book) without entirely rebinding
b
: to support the backbone of (a book) with new material

Word History

Etymology

re- + back

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“Reback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reback. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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