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Staple
01
an essential item that is regularly used or needed
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
Composition
Simple
countable
plural form
staples
Examples
Rice is a staple in many Asian diets.
02
a short, fine fiber that is used to make yarn or fabric
Examples
Cotton is a common staple used in textile production.
03
a small metal fastener used to attach papers together
Examples
He used a staple to secure the contract pages.
04
a small U-shaped metal fastener used to hold cables or wires in place
Examples
He used a staple to secure the electrical cable to the wall.
05
a basic raw material or product that is regularly used in manufacturing or production
Examples
Cotton is a staple in the textile industry.
06
a primary or essential source of supply or resource
Examples
The local grocery store is a staple for everyday needs.
to staple
01
to fasten objects together using a small metal fastener with two prongs
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
staple
3rd person singular
staples
present participle
stapling
past simple
stapled
past participle
stapled
Examples
He stapled the papers to keep them organized.
staple
01
used or consumed regularly by many people as a fundamental part of daily life
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most staple
Comparative
more staple
gradable
Examples
Rice is a staple food in many cultures around the world.
02
indicating a main trading center or market for essential commodities
Examples
The staple town was known for its wool trade.
