fastbackn.
/ˈfɑːs(t)bak/, /ˈfas(t)bak/, U.S. /ˈfæs(t)ˌbæk/ 1. Bookbinding. An outer covering for the spine of a book which adheres tightly to the bound edge of the book block, rather than being loose where it spans the gap between the front and back boards or covers. Frequently as a modifier.Compare back n.1 4c, loose back n., spring-back n.1 1, tight back n.Although now commonly used with reference to books that have been bound with adhesive in flexible covers (cf. perfect adj. 19), this style of treatment for the spine of a book is also sometimes found with stitched casebound books, which may or may not have been rounded before being backed.
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society > communication > book > parts of book > [noun] > back > type of
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1912 A. J. Philip Business of Bookbinding xv. p. clxxxi Books which are to have leather backs are now individually examined and tested to find out which should have fast backs and which open backs.
2013 @GabrielDesign19 5 Mar. in twitter.com (accessed 9 Nov. 2020) We offer a full binding service including: Wire, comb and fastback binding at competitive prices.
2. Originally U.S. A motor car having a back that slopes in one continuous line from the roof to the rear bumper. Also: such a back. Frequently as a modifier. Cf. coupé n.3 1b.
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society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > powered vehicle > motor car > [noun] > with sloping back
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fastback1939
society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > powered vehicle > parts and equipment of motor vehicles > [noun] > body or bodywork > rear part > sloping back
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1939 Oakland (Calif.) Tribune 5 Mar. (Last ed.) c3/2 (advt.) Choice of trunk-back or fast-back model.
1965 Economist 7 Aug. 552/2 The 1600 [Volkswagen car] is given a ‘fast’ (or sharply sloping) back.
1969 Guardian 7 Oct. 5/4 A fastback family saloon.
2020 National Post (Canada) (Nexis) 7 Aug. The upcoming Polestar 2, an all-electric performance fastback starting at $69,900.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2021; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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