openbinding

noun

UK /ˈəʊpənˌbaɪndɪŋ/

US /ˈoʊpənˌbaɪndɪŋ/

A way of holding papers together so the pages can lie flat and open easily.

The teacher used openbinding for the class workbook so it would stay flat on the desk.

SYNONYMS

loose-leaf binding flat binding lay-flat binding spiral binding

RELATED WORDS

bookbinding binding spine pages notebook

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A style of book cover that lets the book open completely without cracking the spine.

This openbinding lets the cookbook stay open on the counter while you cook.

3. The act of joining loose sheets so they can be flipped freely.

Openbinding the report took only a few minutes with the new machine.

4. A setting on a printer or copier that keeps pages from being glued shut.

Choose openbinding in the print menu if you want the pages to turn easily.