layflat binding
nounUK /ˌleɪˈflæt ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
US /ˌleɪˈflæt ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
A way to hold a book together so its pages open all the way and lie flat.
The cookbook uses layflat binding so it stays open on the counter while you cook.
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2. A binding style where the spine is glued so the book opens completely flat without cracking.
The printer recommended layflat binding for the photo album.
3. A type of book construction often used for manuals and cookbooks that need to stay open hands-free.
Layflat binding makes this instruction manual easy to follow.
4. A binding method where pages are joined edge-to-edge and folded accordion-style for a seamless flat spread.
The designer chose layflat binding to show panoramic images across two pages.