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book - a major division of a long written composition; "the book of Isaiah" |
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section,
subdivision one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object; "a section of a fishing rod"; "metal sections were used below ground"; "finished the final segment of the road"
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text,
textual matter the words of something written; "there were more than a thousand words of text"; "they handed out the printed text of the mayor's speech"; "he wants to reconstruct the original text"
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epistle a book of the New Testament written in the form of a letter from an Apostle
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book - a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together); "I am reading a good book on economics" |
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publication the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
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signature a sheet with several pages printed on it; it folds to page size and is bound with other signatures to form a book
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running head,
running headline a heading printed at the top of every page (or every other page) of a book
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authority official permission or approval; "authority for the program was renewed several times"
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curiosa books on strange or unusual subjects (especially erotica)
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formulary,
pharmacopeia (pharmacology) a book containing a compilation of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and methods of preparation; "postexposure prophylaxis is an integral part of the pharmacopeia in preventing severe disease after acute infections"
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trade book,
trade edition a book intended for general readership
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bestiary a medieval book (usually illustrated) with allegorical and amusing descriptions of real and fabled animals
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catechism an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers
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pop-up,
pop-up book a book (usually for children) that contains one or more pages such that a three-dimensional structure rises up when a page is opened
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storybook a book containing a collection of stories (usually for children)
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tome a (usually) large and scholarly book
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booklet,
brochure,
folder,
leaflet,
pamphlet a small book usually having a paper cover
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schoolbook,
school text,
text,
textbook,
text edition the words of something written; "there were more than a thousand words of text"; "they handed out the printed text of the mayor's speech"; "he wants to reconstruct the original text"
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workbook a student's book or booklet containing problems with spaces for solving them
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copybook a book containing models of good penmanship; used in teaching penmanship
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appointment book,
appointment calendar a book containing a calendar and space to keep a record of appointments
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catalog,
catalogue a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things; "he found it in the Sears catalog"
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phrase book a book containing common expressions in a foreign language along with their translations
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playbook a scheme or set of strategies for conducting a business campaign or a political campaign; "they borrowed a page from the playbook of the opposition"
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prayerbook,
prayer book a book containing prayers
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book of facts,
reference,
reference book,
reference work the act of referring or consulting; "reference to an encyclopedia produced the answer"
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review copy a copy of a newly published book that is sent for review to a writer or periodical
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songbook a book containing a collection of songs
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yearbook a book published annually by the graduating class of a high school or college usually containing photographs of faculty and graduating students
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book - physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together; "he used a large book as a doorstop" |
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volume |
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product,
production an artifact that has been created by someone or some process; "they improve their product every year"; "they export most of their agricultural production"
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album a book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes; for organizing photographs or stamp collections etc
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back,
binding,
book binding,
cover (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
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coffee-table book an elaborate oversize book suitable for displaying on a coffee table
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folio a book (or manuscript) consisting of large sheets of paper folded in the middle to make two leaves or four pages; "the first folio of Shakespeare's plays"
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foredge,
fore edge the part of a book that faces inward when the book is shelved; the part opposite the spine
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hardback,
hardcover a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers
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journal the part of the axle contained by a bearing
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novel a printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction; "his bookcases were filled with nothing but novels"; "he burned all the novels"
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order book a book in which customers' orders are entered; usually makes multiple copies of the order
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paper-back book,
paperback,
paperback book,
soft-cover,
soft-cover book,
softback,
softback book a book with paper covers
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picture book a book consisting chiefly of pictures
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sketchbook,
sketch block,
sketch pad a book containing sheets of paper on which sketches can be drawn
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backbone,
spine the part of a network that connects other networks together; "the backbone is the part of a communication network that carries the heaviest traffic"
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notebook a small compact portable computer
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book - a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made; "they run things by the book around here" |
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accumulation,
aggregation,
assemblage,
collection the act of accumulating
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prescript,
rule measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
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rule measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
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book - a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game |
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accumulation,
aggregation,
assemblage,
collection the act of accumulating
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cards,
card game a game played with playing cards
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book - a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge; "he bought a book of stamps" |
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product,
production an artifact that has been created by someone or some process; "they improve their product every year"; "they export most of their agricultural production"
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book - engage for a performance; "Her agent had booked her for several concerts in Tokyo" |
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schedule plan for an activity or event; "I've scheduled a concert next week"
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book - register in a hotel booker |
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register enter into someone's consciousness; "Did this event register in your parents' minds?"
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book - record a charge in a police register; "The policeman booked her when she tried to solicit a man" |
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enter,
put down,
record become a participant; be involved in; "enter a race"; "enter an agreement"; "enter a drug treatment program"; "enter negotiations"
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fine,
ticket provide with a ticket for passage or admission; "Ticketed passengers can board now"
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