Definitions

1. verb

to bind books, especially in a professional or skilled manner

“She learned to bookbind during her apprenticeship.”

2. noun

the process of binding books, or a person who binds books

“The bookbind was a skilled craftsman who spent years perfecting his trade.”

3. noun

a person who binds or repairs books

“The librarian was a skilled bookbind who could fix any damaged book.”