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spiral binding
[/ˈspaɪrəl ˈbaɪndɪŋ/]
noun
pl: spiral bindings
encadernação em espiral
1.
A method of binding pages together using a continuous spiral wire or plastic coil threaded through holes punched along the edge of the pages
The notebook features spiral binding, making it easy to flip pages and lay it flat.
O caderno possui encadernação em espiral, facilitando virar as páginas e deixá-lo aberto.
2.
The spiral coil or wire itself used in this binding method
The spiral binding on my planner broke, so I had to get it replaced.
A espiral do meu planejador quebrou, então tive que substituí-la.
Synonyms
coil binding
wire binding
spiral coil binding
Antonyms
perfect binding
casebound binding
saddle stitch
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
encadernação em espiral
Most common term used in Brazil
São Paulo
encadernação espiral
Slight variation, commonly used in publishing industry
Portugal
encadernação em espiral
Standard Portuguese usage
General
espiral
Shortened informal version
Related Idioms & Phrases
to lay flat - describing the ability of spiral-bound notebooks to open completely
flip pages - referring to the ease of turning pages in spiral-bound documents
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