English Explanatory Dictionary

stapler

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device which binds together sheets of paper by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and simultaneously folding over the ends of the staple against the back surface of the paper.
  2. Any device for stapling with (small or large) staples, including any office stapler, staple gun, or hammer tacker.
noun
  1. A dealer in staple goods.
  2. One employed to sort wool according to its staple.

Pronunciation

/ˈsteɪplə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-stapler.wav /ˈsteɪplɚ/

Word forms

stapler staplers

Etymology

From staple (verb) + -er.

Related words

staple staple gun staple remover

Derived words

endostapler saddle stapler wool stapler
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