English dictionary definition of:

book

physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together
a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge
a major division of a long written composition
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone
a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made
a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded