Any of various implements, mechanical parts, etc., resembling an agricultural plough in shape or action. Bookbinding and Papermaking. An…

In various technical uses. Bookbinding. A plain line impressed upon the cover of a book. Also, a rolling tool used for impressing the line.

Bookbinding. A pattern produced by a revolving patterned tool consisting of a small metal wheel and a long handle; (also) the tool used for this.

an instrument for folding paper, as a paper knife, etc.

A bookbinder's tool for embossing bindings. Also transferred an ornament produced by this.

Bookbinding. To force the backs of the sections of (an unbound book) outwards on each side so as to form grooves or ledges into which the edges…

a stamp used to identify the owner of a book or the institution to which it belongs.

a tool for producing lettering; (Bookbinding) = pallet, n.3 8.

Bookbinding. = roll, n.1 17. Now rare.

A tool consisting of a letter of the alphabet made of brass and fixed in a handle, used in impressing lettering on a book cover by hand.

Bookbinding. A tool for impressing letters or designs on the cover of a book, consisting of a metal block mounted on a handle and having the…

Bookbinding. ‘A tool having four edges of cane mounted in a frame, and used to trim the edges of gold-leaf to a size for a book’.

Bookbinding. (See quot. 1880.)

The name of numerous mechanical contrivances or devices, used in many trades and operations. Among… A small roller, or set of rollers fitted in a…

Bookbinding. (See quot. 1895.)

(see quot.).

An instrument or machine for marbling paper. rare.

a stamp for impressing a decorative panel or design on the cover of a book.

Bookbinding. A machine for binding books using saddle stitches (see saddle stitch, n. 1).