paperweight
Translation
paperweight
Examples
He used a glass globe as a paperweight.
He used a glass globe as a paperweight.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) paperweight - a heavy object used to hold papers down - He used a glass globe as a paperweight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: desk accessory
Etymology
A compound word from 'paper' and 'weight'. Literally, a weight for paper.
Memory Tips
Think of its function: it's a 'weight' to hold down 'paper' on a desk.