Staple Meaning

There are 7 meaning(s) for word Staple

Meaning 1 : material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing

    Synonyms : raw material
Meaning 2 : a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn

    Example : staple fibers vary widely in length

    Synonyms : staple fiber,  staple fibre
Meaning 3 : (usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

    Synonyms : basic
Meaning 4 : a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables

Meaning 5 : necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities

    Example : wheat is a staple crop

Meaning 6 : paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together

Meaning 7 : secure or fasten with a staple or staples

    Example : staple the papers together

Staple Antonyms

  • unstaple


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