A binding that is becoming loose but is still attached
book feels somewhat loose in binding
Describes the condition of a book in which the text block is becoming loose, but has not separated, from its covers; a book which feels "wobbly", and which falls over easily when stood-up on its board edges.
binding is still pretty tight, but previous reading has weakened the binding somewhat
The text block is loose in its binding; no longer tight, but not detached.
A defect in condition resulting from loosening of the sewing of the binding.
The pages of a book are starting to come loose from the binding.
indicates that sections (signatures) of a book or pamphlet are loose, but remain attached to the binding.
An adjective describing a book whose pages are beginning to come loose from the binding.
used to describe a book that is no longer firm in its covers (typically, publisher's cloth) because of deteriorating inner hinges, but is still attached to the covers