hardcover

hard·cov·er

 (härd′kŭv′ər)

adj.

Having a rigid binding, as of cardboard covered with cloth or with leather. Used of books.

n.

A hardcover book.

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hardcover

(ˈhɑːdˌkʌvə)

n

another name for hardback

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hard•cov•er

(ˈhɑrdˈkʌv ər)

n.

1. a book bound in cloth, leather, or the like, over stiff material.

adj.

2. bound in cloth, leather, or the like, over stiff material.

3. noting or pertaining to such books: hardcover sales.

Compare paperback. Also, hardback.

[1945–50]

hard′cov′ered, adj.

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	hardcover - a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers hardback book, volume - physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together; "he used a large book as a doorstop"
Adj.	1.	hardcover - having a hard back or cover; "hardback books" hardback, hardbacked, hardbound backed - having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

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Translations

relié

keménykötésű

hardcover

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