(usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
[ Syn: basic ]
a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn; staple fibers vary widely in length
[ Syn: staple fiber , staple fibre ]
material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
[ Syn: raw material ]
a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables
paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together
staple (n.)
necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities; wheat is a staple crop'
staple (adj.)
secure or fasten with a staple or staples; staple the papers together'