# twelves

Pronunciation: US/UK say "TWELVZ" /twɛlvz/; AUS say "TWUHLVZ" /twəlvz/

## Noun

1. Plural of twelve. — plural of twelve
   - Simple: Plural of twelve. Use this form when you mean more than one twelve.
   - _The decorative pattern repeats in twelves across the entire border._
   - _Fresh eggs are usually packaged and sold in twelves._
2. A book format produced by folding each printed sheet into twelve leaves, yielding a small, compact volume.
   - Simple: A small book size, made by folding each printed sheet into twelve leaves.
   - _The publisher reprinted the popular novel in twelves for cheaper distribution._
   - _Many devotional manuals of the period appeared in twelves so readers could carry them._

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