staple
/stˈeɪpʌl/
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Definitions
Adjective Satellite
necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities; "wheat is a staple crop"
Noun
(usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
Noun
a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn; "staple fibers vary widely in length"
Noun
material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
Noun
a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables
Noun
paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together
Verb
secure or fasten with a staple or staples; "staple the papers together"
More General Terms
commodity
fasten
fix
good
material
nail
natural fiber
natural fibre
paper fastener
secure
stuff
trade good