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Meaning of paperweight

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

paperweight

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. A small, decorative, somewhat weighty object placed on one or more pieces of paper to keep them from fluttering away.

  2. Any object used for this purpose.

    Example: John used his coffee mug as a paperweight.

  3. A useless piece of equipment.