staple

nounA2 · Elementary

A small wire used to hold papers together.

Meanings of «staple»

1. noun

a small wire used to hold papers together

She used a staple to hold the pages together.

2. noun

a basic and essential food, item, or feature of something

Rice is a staple food in many countries.

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Synonyms and similar words

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What A2 means

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