staple

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staple Definition

• (n) (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
• (n) material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
• (n) a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables
• (n) paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together
• (s) necessary foods or commodities; "wheat is a staple crop"
• (v) secure or fasten with a staple or staples; "staple the papers together"

staple Synonyms

• basic
• raw material
• staple