"stagger-through" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: stagger-throughs [plural]
Etymology: Deverbal from stagger through, on the model of readthrough and walkthrough; so called because there may be mistakes, pauses for discussion, etc. Head templates: {{en-noun}} stagger-through (plural stagger-throughs)
  1. (music, television) The rehearsal of an entire show. Categories (topical): Music, Television Related terms: readthrough

Inflected forms

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