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 three-quarter binding three-quarter binding /ˈθriːˈkwɔːrtər ˈbaɪndɪŋ/

noun

  1. The spine and much of the sides are a different material from the rest of the cover  ( three-quarter binding )
    the spine and much of the sides are a different material from the rest of the cover
     The three-quarter binding gave the book a distinct appearance with contrasting materials.
    The three-quarter binding gave the book a distinct appearance with contrasting materials.


 lugger lugger /ˈlʌgər/

noun

  1. Small fishing boat rigged with one or more lugsails  ( lugger )
    small fishing boat rigged with one or more lugsails
     The old fisherman sailed the sea in his trusty lugger.
    The old fisherman sailed the sea in his trusty lugger.


 predation predation /prəˈdeɪʃən/

noun

  1. The act of preying by a predator who kills and eats the prey  ( predation )
    the act of preying by a predator who kills and eats the prey
     In nature, predation is a fundamental process that drives evolution.
    In nature, predation is a fundamental process that drives evolution.
  2. An act of plundering and pillaging and marauding  ( predation , depredation )
    an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding


 Frank Capra Frank Capra /fræŋk ˈkæprə/

noun

  1. United States film maker (1897-1991)  ( Capra , Frank Capra )
    United States film maker (1897-1991)