Definition

plural
noun. 1 a chief or main item; 2 a short length of Ushaped wire that can fasten papers together;
verb. to fasten or attach with a Ushaped wire;
adjective. most important principal.

Example Sentence

The teacher asked us to use two staples to keep the sheets together.

Synonyms

basic; necessity; essential; paper fastener

Antonyms

nonessential; extra; minor; unnecessary

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Rhymes

  • caples
  • maples
  • naples
  • staples