cloth-bound
[/klɔːθ-baʊnd/]
adjective
encadernado em tecido
1. (of a book) having a cover made of cloth instead of paper or leather
The cloth-bound edition of the novel is more durable than the paperback version.
A edição encadernada em tecido do romance é mais durável que a versão em brochura.
2. bound or covered with fabric material for protection and aesthetic purposes
She preferred cloth-bound books for her library collection because they lasted longer.
Ela preferia livros encadernados em tecido para sua coleção de biblioteca porque duravam mais.
Cloth-bound books are often considered premium editions in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. They are frequently purchased as gifts or for serious collectors, representing a higher quality and longer-lasting alternative to paperback books. In libraries and academic settings, cloth-bound editions are preferred for their durability.
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