noun “book”
Singular book, Plural books
- a published written work
Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.
She downloaded a book to read on her tablet during the flight.
- a physical set of pages fastened together along one side
He placed the book on the table and started flipping through the pages.
- a significant section of a long text (e.g. the Bible)
The novel was divided into three books, each focusing on a different phase of the protagonist's life.
- a record of bets made in gambling
He keeps a detailed book on all the football bets he makes throughout the season.
- (figuratively) a source from which one can learn
For many, nature is a book from which we can learn about life's complexities.
- current knowledge of chess openings or endgames
His opponent tried an opening that took him outside the book.
verb “book”
Infinitiv book; hien books; Verg. booked; Part. Verg. booked; Ger. booking
- to make a reservation for future use
She booked tickets for the concert next month.
- to formally record the details of (someone doing something illegal)
After the fight at the bar, the officers booked her for assault.
- to officially caution a player in sports
The referee booked the player for a rough tackle, showing him a yellow card.
- to record bets as a bookmaker
At the horse races, he booked bets for all the major contenders.
- (informal, law student slang) to achieve the highest grade in a class
Sarah was thrilled to find out she had booked her torts exam, outperforming the entire class.