staple
/ˈsteɪ.pəl/ · /ˈsteɪpəl/
Meaning 1
An essential item that is used regularly.
“Bread is a staple in every household's diet.”Add to my deck
Meaning 2
A U-shaped wire pushed through papers to fasten them.
“She pressed the stapler to secure the pages with a staple.”Add to my deck
Meaning 3
to fasten papers together using a small bent wire
“She will staple the pages for the report.”Add to my deck
