1. (noun) basic, staple
(usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
Synonyms: staple fibre, staple, basic, raw material, staple fiber Antonyms: unessential, inessential, unstaple
2. (noun) staple, staple fiber, staple fibre
a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn
Synonyms: staple fibre, staple, basic, raw material, staple fiber Antonyms: inessential, unessential, unstaple
3. (noun) raw material, staple
material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
Synonyms: staple fibre, staple, basic, raw material, staple fiber Antonyms: inessential, unessential, unstaple
4. (noun) staple
a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables
Synonyms: staple fibre, basic, raw material, staple fiber Antonyms: inessential, unessential, unstaple
5. (adj) staple
paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together
Synonyms: staple fibre, basic, raw material, staple fiber Antonyms: unessential, inessential, unstaple
6. (verb) staple
necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities
Antonyms: unessential, inessential, unstaple
7. (verb) staple
secure or fasten with a staple or staples
Antonyms: unessential, inessential, unstaple
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