staple

Noun
  1. (usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant (synset 102803952)
    domain usage: plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
    is a type of: commodity, good, trade good - articles of commerce
    same as: basic
  2. A natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn (synset 115043255)
    "staple fibers vary widely in length"
    is a type of: natural fiber, natural fibre - fiber derived from plants or animals
    same as: staple fiber, staple fibre
  3. Material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing (synset 114620880)
    is a type of: material, stuff - the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
    subtypes: feedstock - the raw material that is required for some industrial process
    same as: raw material
  4. A short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables (synset 104310396)
    is a type of: nail - a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
  5. Paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together (synset 104310233)
    is a type of: paper fastener - a fastener for holding a sheet of paper in place
Adjective
  1. Necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities (synset 300905000)
    "wheat is a staple crop"
    similar to: essential - basic and fundamental
Verb
  1. Secure or fasten with a staple or staples (synset 201369772)
    "staple the papers together"
    is a type of: fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached

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