Noun
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paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together
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a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables
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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
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secure or fasten with a staple or staples
"staple the papers together"
Adjective
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necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities
"wheat is a staple crop"