Definition: A general term for any of various methods of securing the loose pages or sections of a book or booklet, binding is usually accomplished using stitching, staples, wire, plastic, tape, or glue. The use of ring binding, and saddle-stiching with staples are common binding methods for desktop printed documents. Other types of binding such as thermal binding, perfect binding, and case binding are typically done as part of the commerical printing process.
Pronunciation: [BAHYN-ding]
