staple
|sta/ple|
/ˈsteɪpəl/
main element
Etymology
'staple' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'stapol,' where 'stapol' meant 'post or pillar.'
'stapol' transformed into the Middle English word 'staple,' and eventually became the modern English word 'staple.'
Initially, it meant 'post or pillar,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'fastener' and 'main element.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a U-shaped metal fastener used to hold sheets of paper together.
She used a staple to attach the documents.
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Noun 2
a main or important element of something, especially of a diet.
Rice is a staple in many Asian countries.
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Verb 1
to fasten or secure with a staple or staples.
Please staple these pages together.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35