stapler

See also: Stapler

English

desk stapler

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈsteɪplə/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈsteɪpləɹ/

Etymology 1

staple (verb) + -er

Noun

stapler (plural staplers)

  1. A device which binds together sheets of paper by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and simultaneously folding over the ends of the staple against the back surface of the paper.
Translations

Etymology 2

staple (noun) + -er

Noun

stapler (plural staplers)

  1. (dated) A dealer in staple goods.
  2. (dated) One employed to sort wool according to its staple.

Anagrams

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