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Staple
01
an essential item that is regularly used or needed
Examples
Rice is a staple in many Asian diets.
In many regions, maize is the primary staple.
02
a short, fine fiber that is used to make yarn or fabric
Examples
Cotton is a common staple used in textile production.
Wool staple is often spun into soft yarn.
03
a small metal fastener used to attach papers together
Examples
He used a staple to secure the contract pages.
The staple held the papers neatly in a stack.
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.
The technician hammered a staple over the wire to keep it from moving.
05
a basic raw material or product that is regularly used in manufacturing or production
Examples
Cotton is a staple in the textile industry.
Wheat is a staple used in flour production.
06
a primary or essential source of supply or resource
Examples
The local grocery store is a staple for everyday needs.
The factory is a staple of the town's economy.
to staple
01
to fasten objects together using a small metal fastener with two prongs
Examples
He stapled the papers to keep them organized.
The worker stapled the sheets of fabric to the wooden frame.
staple
01
used or consumed regularly by many people as a fundamental part of daily life
Examples
Rice is a staple food in many cultures around the world.
A black suit is a staple wardrobe item for business professionals.
02
indicating a main trading center or market for essential commodities
Examples
The staple town was known for its wool trade.
Merchants traveled to the staple port to exchange goods.
