stapling
ˈsteɪplɪŋ
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Definition of stapling - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

fasteningthe act of fastening with staples
  • Stapling papers together makes them easy to organize.
binding fastening

Adjective

fasteningrelated to the action of fastening with staples
  • The stapling machine is essential for packaging.
binding fastening
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Expressions with stapling

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device that inserts staples into paper
The stapling machine jammed while binding the reports.
surgical procedure reducing stomach size for weight loss
Stomach stapling helped her lose weight effectively.

Origin of stapling

Middle English, staple (fastener) + -ing (action)

Terms with stapling included in their meaning

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manufacturing
industrial machine for stapling materials

Examples of stapling in a sentence

  • The office supply store ran out of stapling equipment.
  • Stapling tools are required for the assembly line.
  • The stapling process ensures the documents are secure.

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  1. French:agrafage, agrafé, ...
  2. German:Heften, klammernd, ...
  3. Italian:pinzatura, per graffettare, ...
  4. Spanish:grapado, engrapado, ...
  5. Portuguese:agrafagem, de grampeamento, ...
  6. Chinese:订书, 装订的, ...
  7. Japanese:ホチキス留め, ホチキス留めの, ...
  8. Arabic:تَدْبِيس, تَدْبِيسِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁדִיכָה, מְשַׁדֵּךְ, ...
  10. Russian:скрепление, скрепляющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скріплення, скріплювальний, ...
  12. Hindi:स्टेपलिंग, बांधने वाला, ...
staple
ˈsteɪpəl

Definition of staple - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
attach securelyfasten papers together with a small metal clip
  • She stapled the papers together for the meeting..
attach fasten secure
2.
textilesDatedsort wool or cotton by length and finenessDated
  • They stapled the cotton before processing.
classify grade sort

Noun

1.
paper fastenerwire fastener used to secure papers
  • I used a staple to bind the documents.
clamp clip fastener
2.
supplybasic or essential supply
  • Bread is a staple in many households.
necessity requirement

Adjective

1.
importanceof prime importance or principal
  • Rice is a staple food in many countries.
crucial essential vital
2.
tradeforming a predominant element in trade or consumption
  • Wheat is a staple crop in this region.
chief main primary
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  • staple: wire fastener used to secure papers
    wire fastener used to secure papers

Expressions with staple

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key part of a field, often its main offering
In tech, cloud storage is a staple of the industry.
to be regularly used or enjoyed
This dish has become a staple in our family dinners.
something essential or regularly used
Coffee is a staple in her life, she drinks it daily.
basic food or product regularly consumed
Rice is a staple of life in many Asian countries.
main foods people eat most often in daily life
Rice is a staple diet in many Asian countries.
device with pincers to remove staples
I used a staple remover to detach the papers.

Origin of staple

Old English, stapol (post, pillar)

Examples of staple in a sentence

  • The teacher stapled the assignments together.
  • Workers stapled the wool to ensure uniform quality.
  • Farmers staple the fibers before sending them to the factory.
  • The staple jammed in the machine.
  • She ran out of staples during the presentation.
  • Rice is a staple in Asian cuisine.

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  1. French:agrafer, agrafe, ...
  2. German:heften, Heftklammer, ...
  3. Italian:pinzare, punto metallico, ...
  4. Spanish:grapar, grapa, ...
  5. Portuguese:grampear, grampo, ...
  6. Chinese:订, 订书钉, ...
  7. Japanese:ホチキスで留める, ホチキスの針, ...
  8. Arabic:دبَّسَ, دَبّوس, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁדֵּךְ, סִיכָּה, ...
  10. Russian:скрепить, скоба, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скріплювати, скоба, ...
  12. Hindi:स्टेपल करना, स्टेपल, ...

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