bundling
1. The process of tying up the sections of a book
under pressure before GATHERING (1) , for
the purpose of keeping them clean, flat, and ready
for gathering, while at the same time compressing
them into a compact and solid state. 2. The
process of gathering together a number of skins of
leather, usually 12, of the same kind, weight, and
grade. The total area of leather is indicated on
the bundle. (179 ,
236 , 320 )