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staple

/ˈsteɪpəl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does staple mean?

noun, verb

A metal fastener used for joining papers or fabrics together, typically by driving it through the materials and then bending its legs to hold them in place. To make or provide the main food supply for a place or a person.

Example

"The office used a staple remover to take out the staples from the papers."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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