stapler
pronunciation
How to pronounce stapler in British English:
UK [ˈsteɪplə(r)]
How to pronounce stapler in American English:
US [ˈsteplɚ]
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- Noun:
- a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together
Word Origin
- stapler (n.)
- mechanical device for driving staples, by 1949; agent noun from staple (v.). Long before, it meant "merchant of the staple, monopolist."
Example
- 1. Name 5 uses of a stapler without staple pins .
- 2. You can use glue or a stapler .
- 3. The stapler belongs to her .
- 4. Tim put more staples in the stapler .
- 5. What do you use a stapler for ?