1. the act or process of binding something before a final or main binding operation
Usage: technical; bookbinding

1. to bind (something) in advance or as a preliminary step before final assembly or use
Usage: technical; bookbinding; manufacturing

Examples

• The bookbinder performed prebinding on the signatures before the final leather cover was applied.
• Prebinding the pages ensures they remain secure during the subsequent finishing steps.
• The publisher decided to prebind the text blocks to improve durability.
• Workers prebind the components to prevent shifting during transport.
• Prebinding is a critical quality-control step in modern book production.