rubbing : Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.

spine : The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf. Also known as the back.

bumping : Indicates that the affected part of the book has been impacted in such a way so as to cause a flattening, indention, or light bending.

tight : Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.

Fair : is a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. All defects must be noted. (defined by AB Bookman's Weekly)