"Paganini" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Paganinis [plural]
Etymology: From Italian [Term?]. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|it|}} Italian [Term?] Head templates: {{en-noun}} Paganini (plural Paganinis)
  1. (film) One of a set of blocks for raising the height of a person or equipment. Categories (topical): Film
    Sense id: en-Paganini-en-noun-7k2THymM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

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