Definition of staple
Nouns
(usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
- Synonyms:
- basic
- Type of:
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commodity, good, trade good
articles of commerce
a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn
"staple fibers vary widely in length"
- Synonyms:
- staple fiber, staple fibre
- Type of:
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natural fiber, natural fibre
fiber derived from plants or animals
material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
- Synonyms:
- raw material
- Types:
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feedstock
the raw material that is required for some industrial process
a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables
- Type of:
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nail
a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together
- Type of:
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paper fastener
a fastener for holding a sheet of paper in place
Verbs
Adjectives
necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities
"wheat is a staple crop"
- Synonyms:
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essential
basic and fundamental
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