coilbinding
nounUK /ˈkɔɪlˌbaɪndɪŋ/
US /ˈkɔɪlˌbaɪndɪŋ/
A way to hold pages together with a long plastic or metal spiral that goes through little holes.
She used coilbinding so her notebook could open flat on the desk.
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2. The spiral itself that holds the pages together.
The coilbinding was bent, so the pages would not turn easily.
3. The process or service of putting a spiral through documents.
The print shop offers coilbinding for reports and manuals.
4. A document or book made with a spiral binding.
He handed out coilbindings of the training guide.