staple
English → English
(commerce) Staple: a main or important element of something, especially a basic food item
While wheat dominates the north, rice remains the primary dietary staple for millions of people in the southern provinces.
(English) While wheat dominates the north, rice remains the primary dietary staple for millions of people in the southern provinces.
During the economic crisis, the price of staples like bread and milk doubled within a single month.
(English) During the economic crisis, the price of staples like bread and milk doubled within a single month.
(tool) Staple: a small U-shaped piece of metal used to fasten papers or other materials together
The report was too thick for a single staple, so she had to use a heavy-duty binder clip instead.
(English) The report was too thick for a single staple, so she had to use a heavy-duty binder clip instead.
Use a staple remover to carefully take the pages apart without tearing the corners of the document.
(English) Use a staple remover to carefully take the pages apart without tearing the corners of the document.
Entry ID: en:en:staple · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary