stapler
Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪplə/
The English word “stapler” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- 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.
- Any device for stapling with (small or large) staples, including any office stapler, staple gun, or hammer tacker.
- A dealer in staple goods.
- One employed to sort wool according to its staple.
Etymology
From staple (verb) + -er.
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