单词 | polishing tin |
释义 | > as lemmaspolishing tin polishing tin n. Bookbinding rare a thin plate of tinned iron placed inside the cover of a book, either to provide stability during the polishing of a leather binding, or to keep the linings smooth and protect the leaves from paste during casing. ΚΠ 1858 P. L. Simmonds Dict. Trade Products 295/1 Polishing-tin, a bookbinder's tool. 1907–8 M. L. King Pract. Bookbinding in www.bookbinding.com (O.E.D. Archive) The leather, inside and out, should be moistened with water or vinegar and polishing tins placed inside the covers; the book should then be placed between a pair of polishing plates and put in the press. < as lemmas |
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