Rebind

Pronunciation: /riˈbaɪnd/

Definitions of rebind

verb to bind again; to attach new covers or bindings to a book or document

Example Sentences

A1 I need to rebind my notebook because the pages are falling out.

A2 She had to rebind the book after her dog chewed on the cover.

B1 The librarian offered to rebind the damaged book for a small fee.

B2 The antique book collector decided to rebind the rare manuscript to preserve it for future generations.

C1 The expert book restorer was able to rebind the ancient text using traditional techniques.

C2 After years of wear and tear, the leather binding needed to be carefully rebind by a skilled artisan.

Examples of rebind in a Sentence

formal The bookbinder was able to rebind the ancient manuscript to preserve it for future generations.

informal I had to rebind my favorite novel because the pages were falling out.

slang I'm going to rebind my sneakers with some cool new laces.

figurative After a difficult breakup, she needed time to rebind her heart and move on.

Grammatical Forms of rebind

• past tense: rebound
• plural: rebinds
• comparative: more rebound
• superlative: most rebound
• present tense: rebind
• future tense: will rebind
• perfect tense: have rebound
• continuous tense: is rebounding
• singular: rebind
• positive degree: rebind
• infinitive: rebind
• gerund: rebinding
• participle: rebound

Origin and Evolution of rebind

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'rebind' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning again or anew, and the word 'bind' meaning to tie or fasten.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Middle English to refer to binding something again or anew, the word 'rebind' has evolved to also encompass the act of repairing or restoring a book or object by binding it again.