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The correct spelling is paperweight.
How to pronounce paperweight
noun
Say it like: Pap-erw-ayt
The correct spelling is paperweight. A small, decorative, somewhat weighty object placed on one or more pieces of paper to keep them from fluttering away. For example: "John used his coffee mug as a paperweight."
Usage Examples
“John used his coffee mug as a paperweight.”
Definition
noun
- 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.
- 3.A useless piece of equipment.
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