A ballot printed on paper, where the voter places a form of acknowledgment next to the candidate of their choice.

(slang) To write a bad check.

plural of paper ballot

Paper covered in treacle, meant to attract and catch flies.

An election candidate with little chance of winning, who is added to the ballot for publicity and to increase the number standing.

plural of paper candidate

a strip of paper impregnated with nitre, used as a fuse for firing gunpowder, fireworks etc.

(chemistry) paper containing a water-soluble pH indicator composed of a mixture of different dyes extracted from certain lichens. The resulting piece of paper is used to test materials for acidity, turning red when acidic and blue when alkaline.

Alternative form of paperboard

plural of paper board