STAPLE

/ˈsteɪ.pəl/ ► audio Scrabble 8 Words With Friends 10

Definition

  1. adjective necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities.
  2. verb secure or fasten with a staple or staples.
  3. noun (usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant. — synonyms: basic
  4. noun a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn. — synonyms: staple_fiber, staple_fibre
  5. noun material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing. — synonyms: raw_material
  6. noun a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables.
  7. noun paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together.

Examples

  • “Rice is a staple in the diet of many cultures.”
  • “to staple cotton”
  • “a staple town”

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