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paper-thin

Meaning of "paper-thin" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF PAPER-THIN

ˌpeɪpəˈθɪn


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PAPER-THIN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Paper-Thin is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PAPER-THIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of paper-thin in the English dictionary

The definition of paper-thin in the dictionary is extremely thin; as thin as paper.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PAPER-THIN

acanthin · anthoxanthin · canthaxanthin · cephalothin · fucoxanthin · lecithin · lysolecithin · overthin · phycoxanthin · strophanthin · superthin · sympathin · thin · ultrathin · wafer-thin · xanthin

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PAPER-THIN

paper profit · paper qualifications · paper round · paper shop · paper tape · paper tiger · paper towel · paper trail · paper-cutter · paper-shredder · paperback · paperback book · paperbacker · paperbark · paperboard · paperbound · paperboy · paperclip · paperer · papergirl

WORDS THAT END LIKE PAPER-THIN

Bas-Rhin · chin · chorionic gonadotrophin · Cochin · dauphin · delphin · dolphin · gonadotrophin · Haut-Rhin · hin · Othin · Rhin · sea urchin · shin · Swithin · take it on the chin · therewithin · through thick and thin · urchin · within

Synonyms and antonyms of paper-thin in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «paper-thin» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF PAPER-THIN

Find out the translation of paper-thin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of paper-thin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «paper-thin» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

纸一样薄
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

fina como el papel
570 millions of speakers
en

English

paper-thin
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

कागज पतली
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ورقة رقيقة
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

толщиной с лист бумаги
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

papel fino
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

পাতলা কাগজ
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

papier mince
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Kertas tipis
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

hauchdünn
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

紙のように薄い
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

얇은 종이
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Kertas tipis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giấy mỏng
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

காகித மெல்லிய
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

कागदाचा पातळ
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

kağıt ince
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

carta sottile
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

cienkie jak papier
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

товщиною з аркуш паперу
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

- hârtie subțire
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χαρτί - λεπτό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

papier - dun
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lövtunna
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

papir - tynne
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of paper-thin

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PAPER-THIN»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about paper-thin

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PAPER-THIN»

Discover the use of paper-thin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to paper-thin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Paper-Thin Alibi: A Craft Corner Mystery
Readers will stay glued to this Craft Corner mystery.
Mary Ellen Hughes, 2008
2
Paper Thin
Corporate yes-man Frank Osgood is thrilled when new goldenboy Eric Sarobbin brings unmatched success to his paper company. But Eric’s morals are paper thin, and his taste for teenagers leads to a million-dollar cover-up.
Chris J. Peterson, 2013
3
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Specialized Issues
S332 50 Pesos Good Fine XF 1827-28. Black. PortraitSimon Bolívarat upperleft, George Washington at lower left, allegorical figures and denomination at center. Paper: Thin, S321 5 Pesos Good Fine XF 1826. Handwritten date. Arms at left.
George S. Cuhaj, 2009
4
Circular
Hartland shale member of Greenhorn limestone: Shale, paper-thin beds; black, weathers dark gray; interbedded thin' limy seams 1.1 Bentoni te, shaly; orange- brown at top, basal part white 6 Shale , chalky and somewhat silty, fairly hard, platy ...
5
The Stamp-collector's magazine
Thin paper. Thin paper. Thin paper. j Thicker paper. Thicker paper. Pointed Perforation. Medio real : Very pale pink. Darker pink. Kose, v. pale to dark. Very dark bright red. Dos reales : Chalky green. Light „ Dark „ Yellow green, v. very pale to ...
‎1871
6
U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper
50-150 Moenkopi formation: Maroon sandy shale grading into yellow shale in upper 15 feet, with many paper-thin sandstone layers 80 Yellow fine-grained soft sandstone; weathers rather shaly 3 Maroon shale with thin shaly sandstone 39 ...
‎1925
7
Professional Paper - United States Geological Survey
50-150 Moenkopi formation: Maroon sandy shale grading into yellow shale in upper 15 feet, with many paper-thin sandstone layers 50 Yellow fine-grained soft sandstone; weathers rather shaly 3 Maroon shale with thin shaly sandstone 39 ...
Geological Survey (U.S.), 1925
8
The Joy of Medical Practice: Forty Years of Interesting Patients
38. Paper-Thin. Cornea. I. had a patient in Galveston who had early corneal edema that interfered with his vision. I started him on sodium chloride (salt) eyedrops, and his vision cleared dramatically. He was so pleased that he brought his ...
John C. Barber, 2009
9
Sushi For Dummies
Cutting paper-thin slices 59W» When we say “thinly sliced” in a recipe, we mean much thinner than the Western cook is used to seeing. “Paper-thin” in the sushi kitchen means '*i' ' so thin that you could almost blow the paper-thin sliced items,  ...
Judi Strada, Mineko Takane Moreno, 2011
10
Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy
Particularly important are precipitation, paper, thin-layer, and gel chromatography , paper and gel electrophoresis, ion exchange, solvent extraction, high performance liquid chromatography, and distillation. These methods are briefly outlined ...
Gopal B. Saha, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PAPER-THIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term paper-thin is used in the context of the following news items.
1
South Korea wins big at Woolmark Prize Asia
For example, many types are now machine washable, while others are woven into paper-thin translucent fabrics. This year's regional finals ... «South China Morning Post, Jul 15»
2
Exceptional food makes Salud a treat
Paper-thin slices of zucchini were flash fried so they were a little crisp around the edges, but not at all greasy. They were dusted with smoked ... «Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Jul 15»
3
Dine Out Maine: Chef uses his talents in fresh ways at MK Kitchen in …
As I lifted one paper-thin cornet from a metal stand, I caught a whiff of tarragon from the lobster salad and the appealing briny scent of fresh ... «Press Herald, Jul 15»
4
Goal-scoring and injury concerns for Mexico
Without the injured Hector Moreno, El Tri's defense has looked paper-thin in the Gold Cup. Francisco Javier Rodriguez and Diego Reyes have ... «ESPN FC, Jul 15»
5
Home Sweet Downtown
With fingers (and toes) crossed, I wished for an end to couch surfing, paper-thin motel walls and living out of a suitcase — and it came true. «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
6
The anarchist's cookbook: What happened to straightforward recipes …
Stand-out toppings were stracchino (cheese), potato and rosemary along with paper-thin courgette slices (careful with that mandolin), mint and ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
7
Overkill or Overdue: Analysing Manchester United's change in …
Every time Rafael was crucially needed, he was unfit to play, wearing Van Gaal's patience paper-thin. The decision to give Adnan Januzaj the ... «The Hard Tackle, Jul 15»
8
UFC on FOX 16 fight time, TV schedule, who is fighting today at …
Jessamyn Duke vs Elizabeth Phillips: The women's bantamweight division is paper-thin, but nothing can save either of these women's jobs ... «MMAmania.com, Jul 15»
9
The paper-thin horror of a post-Delphian world
Not 20 minutes into his debut for Manchester City against Real Madrid in Melbourne, Fabian Delph's hamstring twanged, and 10,548 miles ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
10
'Pixels,' 'Paper Towns,' 'Southpaw': Review Revue
Rotten: “Despite likeable performances by the young cast and some resonant moments, this gauzy teen drama is, sadly, paper-thin.” — Ethan ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
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