Paperweight Definition

paperweight
noun
  1. a weight used to hold down a stack of papers

"Paperweight" in song lyrics

See how paperweight is used in real songs:

  • "I hold it down like a paperweight"
    Ugly Duckling — Left Behind
  • "scorpion paperweight"
    AOL — AOL
  • "butterfly paperweight"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "paperweight"

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