"stagger-through" meaning in English

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Noun

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. Etymology templates: {{m|en|stagger#Verb}} stagger, {{m|en|through}} through, {{m|en|readthrough}} readthrough, {{m|en|walkthrough}} walkthrough 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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