STAPLE

• (noun) (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

  synonyms : basic

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

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

• (noun) material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing

  synonyms : raw material

• (noun) a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn

  "staple fibers vary widely in length"

  synonyms : staple fiber , staple fibre

• (verb) secure or fasten with a staple or staples

  "staple the papers together"

• (adj.) necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities

  "wheat is a staple crop"

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