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KK Pronunciation

〔 `stєpl 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˋstєipl 〕


Overview of noun staple

The noun staple has 5 senses


  • basic, staple -- ((usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant)

  • staple, staple fiber, staple fibre -- (a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn; "staple fibers vary widely in length")

  • raw material, staple -- (material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing)

  • staple -- (a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables)

  • staple -- (paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together)


Overview of verb staple

The verb staple has 1 sense


  • staple -- (secure or fasten with a staple or staples; "staple the papers together")


Overview of adj staple

The adj staple has 1 sense


  • staple -- (necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities; "wheat is a staple crop")