staple
//ˈsteɪ.pəl//
Noun
A small piece of thin wire with bent ends that is pushed through sheets of paper and pressed flat to hold them together.
I need more staples for the stapler.
A U-shaped metal fastener with pointed ends, driven into a surface to hold wires, cables, or other objects in place.
He used staples to secure the cable along the wall.
Noun
A main or important element, especially of a diet; a basic food item that is regularly consumed.
Rice is a staple in many Asian countries.
A principal raw material or commodity grown or produced in a region.
Rice is the staple of this agricultural region.
Adjective
Main or principal; forming a basic, essential, or regular part of something.
Rice is a staple food in many Asian countries.
Verb
To attach or secure something using a staple or staples.
Please staple these documents together.