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  1. butcher papernoun

    a strong wrapping paper that resists penetration by blood or meat fluids

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  1. Butcher paper

    Butcher paper is a type of kraft paper originally sold to butchers for the purpose of wrapping meat and fish. It is now used for a wide variety of purposes, notably in primary education where it is used for arts and crafts, such as hanging artwork. Many high schools use butchers' paper for posters of clubs, and upcoming events. It is a cheap but sturdy paper that is sold in large rolls. Butcher paper is usually white or reddish in colour, made from kraft pulp, and is generally considered to have a density of between 30 lb/3000 sq ft (49 g/m2) and 50 lb/3000 sq ft (81 g/m2). Moving companies use butcher paper to pack china, glass, and other fragile items for safe transport. The use of printed paper, such as newspaper, could transfer ink onto the packaged item causing damage.

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  1. butcher paper

    Butcher paper is a type of strong and sturdy kraft paper, typically white or brown, that is commonly used by butchers for wrapping and packing fresh meats. It's designed to help maintain the quality, freshness and flavor of the meat. Besides its traditional use, it's also used in a variety of craft projects, in food service industries, for table covers in restaurants, and for smoking meats due to its heat and moisture resistance.

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  1. Butcher paper

    Butcher paper is a kraft paper. Originally sold to butchers for the purpose of wrapping meat and fish, butcher paper is now used for a wide variety of purposes, notably in primary education where it is used for arts and crafts, such as hanging artwork. Many high schools use butcher paper for posters of clubs, and upcoming events. It is a cheap but sturdy paper that is sold in large rolls. Butcher paper is usually white or reddish in colour, made from kraft pulp and is generally considered to have a density of between 30 lb/3000 sq ft and 50 lb/3000 sq ft. Moving companies use butchers paper to pack china, glass and other fragile items for safe transport. The use of printed paper, such as newspaper, could transfer ink onto the packaged item causing damage.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of butcher paper in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of butcher paper in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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  1. Mark Gessler:

    It was constructed on a shop floor and designed on a sheet of butcher paper, right at the end of an era when something could be built so simply and win on an international level.


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