Definition of Staple

Noun

  • paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together
  • a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables
  • material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
    - raw material
  • a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn
    "staple fibers vary widely in length"
    - staple fiber - staple fibre
  • (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

Verb

  • secure or fasten with a staple or staples
    "staple the papers together"

Adjective

  • necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities
    "wheat is a staple crop"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble staple

180 unscramble word found using the letters staple.

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