STAPLE
1 —none. U-shaped metal bar or piece of wire with pointed ends for driving into and holding papers together, or holding an electrical wire in place, etc. —verb. (-ling) fasten or provide with a staple. ? stapler none. [old english]
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STAPLE
2 —none. 1 principal or important article of commerce (staples of british industry). 2 chief element or main component. 3 fibre of cotton or wool etc. With regard to its quality (cotton of fine staple). —attributive. adjective. 1 main or principal (staple diet). 2 important as a product or export. [french estaple market]