1. A bookbinding technique where the book block is attached to a rigid outer case made of boards covered with cloth, leather, or other material
The antique book featured beautiful case binding with leather covering and gold leaf embossing.
O livro antigo apresentava uma encadernação em capa dura bonita com cobertura de couro e douração a ouro.
2. The process of constructing and attaching a protective case to a bound book
Case binding is the standard method used for hardcover books in commercial publishing.
A encadernação em capa dura é o método padrão usado para livros de capa dura na edição comercial.