- copybook
n. (BE) to blot one's copybook ('to ruin one's reputation')
* * *(BE) to blot one's copybook ('to ruin one's reputation')
Combinatory dictionary. 2013.
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Copybook — may refer to: Copybook (education), a book containing examples and space for writing down copies of the examples. Copybook (programming), source code that can be copied or included into other programs. This disambiguation page lists articles… … Wikipedia
copybook — n. a book containing models of good penmanship; used in teaching penmanship. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
copybook — ► NOUN 1) a book containing models of handwriting for learners to imitate. 2) (before another noun ) exactly in accordance with established standards: a copybook landing … English terms dictionary
copybook — [käp′ēbook΄] n. a book containing models of handwriting, formerly used in teaching penmanship adj. ordinary; trite; commonplace [copybook maxims] … English World dictionary
copybook — [[t]kɒ̱pibʊk[/t]] 1) ADJ: usu ADJ n A copybook action is done perfectly, according to established rules. [mainly BRIT] Yuri gave a copybook display. 2) PHRASE: V inflects If you blot your copybook, you spoil your good reputation by doing… … English dictionary
copybook — 1 noun (C) a book used in the past containing examples of good handwriting to copy see also: blot your copybook blot 1 (2) 2 adjective (only before noun) BrE completely suitable or correct: a copybook answer … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
copybook — /kop ee book /, n. 1. a book containing models, usually of penmanship, for learners to imitate. 2. a book for or containing copies, as of documents. adj. 3. commonplace; stereotyped: a copybook sort of phrase. [1550 60; COPY + BOOK] * * * … Universalium
copybook — cop|y|book [ˈkɔpibuk US ˈka: ] adj [only before noun] completely suitable or correct ▪ a copybook answer … Dictionary of contemporary English
copybook — /ˈkɒpibʊk / (say kopeebook) noun 1. a book in which copies are written or printed for learners to imitate. 2. US a book for or containing copies, as of documents. –adjective 3. (in some sports) according to the rules; excellent; conforming to… …
Copybook (programming) — A copybook is a section of code written in a high level programming language or assembly language that can be copied (from a master) and inserted into several different programs (or multiple places in a single program). It is often used to define … Wikipedia
