staple

Meanings

• noun

  A fastener used to join two objects together, typically by means of a strip of metal with a pointed end that is hammered through both objects and bent over to hold them in place.

  - "The documents were stapled together."
  - "He used a staple to attach the poster to the wall."

• noun

  A type of food that is a staple in the diet of a particular people or region.

  - "Rice is a staple food in China."
  - "Corn is a staple food in Africa."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsteɪ.pəl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈsteɪ.pəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with staple
table , cable , grapple , cradle , stable

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Variants

List of all variants of staple that leads to same result
staple , staples , stapled , stapling , staple diet , staple gun

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Etymology

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Old English stæpel, from stapen 'to fasten, staple', from stapa 'post, pillar'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest staple was made in 1992 and measured 10.4 inches long and 2.5 inches wide.

2. The first staples were made from bone or shells.

3. The word 'staple' comes from the Old English word 'stapa', meaning 'post' or 'pillar'.

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Related Concepts

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1. fastener: A device used to join or hold two objects together.

2. paper clip: A small clip used to fasten papers together.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'staple' has been used metaphorically to refer to a regular or dependable source of income or supply. In art, staples have been used as an artistic medium in installations and sculptures. In music, the term 'staple' can refer to a popular or enduring song or composition.

How to Memorize "staple"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stack of papers being held together by a staple.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'staple' with the idea of holding things together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Staples Hold Papers Together' to remember the definition.

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