Size.—A preparation used in finishing and gilding, generally made from vellum.
Slips.—The pieces of twine that project beyond the volume after it is sewn.
Squares.—The portions of the board that project over the edges.
Stabbing.—The operation of piercing the boards with a bodkin for the slips to pass through; also the piercing of pamphlets for the purpose of stitching.
Stamps.—The brass tools used in finishing to impress a figure upon the leather; they are distinguished by hand-stamps and stamps for the press.
Start.—When any of the leaves are not properly secured in the back, upon opening the volume they will project beyond the others, and are said to start.
Steamboating.—Cutting books out of boards, a number being cut at the same time.
Stitching.—The operation of passing the thread through a pamphlet for the purpose of securing the sheets together.
Stops.—Are small circular tools, adapted to stop a fillet when it intersects at right angles, to save the time used in mitreing.
Title.—The space between bands, upon which the lettering is placed.