noun
Paganini
Paganini (noun) means one of a stack of blocks used to raise the height of a person, chair, or piece of equipment. Example: “The photographer stood on a paganini to get above the crowd.”
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One of a stack of blocks used to raise the height of a person, chair, or piece of equipment.
"The photographer stood on a paganini to get above the crowd."
How to use Paganini
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA block or riser used to make someone or something stand taller.
Common mistake
This niche sense has nothing to do with the famous violinist Paganini — it is an unrelated, informal use of the name.
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Etymology
From the Italian surname Paganini, associated with the violinist Niccolò Paganini.
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What does “Paganini” mean?
The word “Paganini” means one of a stack of blocks used to raise the height of a person, chair, or piece of equipment. In plain terms, a block or riser used to make someone or something stand taller.
How do you use “Paganini” in a sentence?
Here is “Paganini” used in a sentence: “The photographer stood on a paganini to get above the crowd.”
What part of speech is “Paganini”?
“Paganini” is a noun.
Where does the word “Paganini” come from?
The word “Paganini” comes from Italian. From the Italian surname Paganini, associated with the violinist Niccolò Paganini.
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