book

(noun) a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together). Examples: "I am reading a good book on economics."

(noun) physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together. Synonyms: volume. Examples: "He used a large book as a doorstop."

(noun) a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone. Synonyms: record, record book. Examples: "Al smith used to say, `let's look at the record'." "His name is in all the record books."

(noun) a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance. Synonyms: script, playscript.

(noun) a record in which commercial accounts are recorded. Synonyms: ledger, leger, account book, book of account. Examples: "They got a subpoena to examine our books."

(noun) a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game.

(noun) a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made. Synonyms: rule book. Examples: "They run things by the book around here."

(noun) the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina. Synonyms: Koran, Quran, al-Qur'an, Book.

(noun) the sacred writings of the Christian religions. Synonyms: Bible, Christian Bible, Book, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Word of God, Word. Examples: "He went to carry the word to the heathen."

(noun) a major division of a long written composition. Examples: "The book of isaiah."

(noun) a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge. Examples: "He bought a book of stamps."

(verb) engage for a performance. Examples: "Her agent had booked her for several concerts in tokyo."

(verb) arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance. Synonyms: reserve, hold. Examples: "Reserve me a seat on a flight." "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family." "Please hold a table at maxim's."

(verb) record a charge in a police register. Examples: "The policeman booked her when she tried to solicit a man."

(verb) register in a hotel booker.