wire-binding
nounUK /ˈwaɪə ˌbaɪndɪŋ/
US /ˈwaɪər ˌbaɪndɪŋ/
A way to hold papers together using a metal wire loop.
She used wire-binding to make the report look neat.
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2. The act of fastening things together with wire.
Wire-binding of the fence took all afternoon.
3. A wire fastening used in packaging.
The boxes were closed with wire-binding.
4. A method of securing a book's pages with wire loops.
The calendar uses wire-binding so it can hang on the wall.