flexiback

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English

Etymology

From flexi- +‎ back.

Adjective

flexiback (not comparable)

  1. Having a flexible binding, as opposed to hardcover.
    Synonym: flexibound
    • 1950, Library Science Abstracts, page 31:
      The Book Machines Co. Ltd. announce an attachment to their flexiback book binding machine for the preparatory operations in “unsewn” binding.
    • 1973, Thought, page 17, column 3:
      A cursory glance at the list of the poems in this fine cloth-bound flexiback book reveals its dominant theme, which is love.
    • 1977, Orbis:
      The Valley of Vision, by Lila Ray. A Writers’ Workshop Redbird Book, published by P. Lal from 162/92 Lake Gardens, Calcutta. 20 Rupees hardback, 10 rupees flexiback. Lila Ray’s second collection from this publisher (whose flexiback editions are exceptionally beautiful productions) may be described as poetry of spiritual travail.
    • 1984, Intelligence Digest, column 1:
      This flexiback book consists of 150 pages which are packed with military details and comparative charts and graphs for easy reference.
    • 1986, Directory of the Medical Library Association:
      Student’s Aid to Gross Anatomy / Richard S. Snell, M.D., Ph.D. […] 6/86, 544 pp., flexiback, illus., A8687-4, $ 16.95 […] Clinical Anatomy / Harold H. Lindner, M.D., F.A.C.S. […] 11/86, 704 pp. (approx.), flexiback, A1259-9, $25.00 (approx.)
    • 1992, The Indian P.E.N., volume 53, page 24:
      Casket, poems by Prabhjot Kaur. Vikendrit Group of Publications, D-203 Defence Colony, New Delhi 24. 116 pp. Hardback: Rs. 75, flexiback: Rs. 50.

Noun

flexiback (plural flexibacks)

  1. A book of this kind.
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