stapler

English

/ˈsteɪplə/, /ˈsteɪpləɹ/

noun
Definitions
  • 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.

Etymology

Affix from English staple.

Origin

English

staple

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