stapler

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A stapler in action.

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

From staple (verb) +‎ -er.

Noun

stapler (plural staplers)

  2. 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.
  4. (loosely) Any device for stapling with (small or large) staples, including any office stapler, staple gun, or hammer tacker.
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Etymology 2

From staple (noun) +‎ -er.

Noun

stapler (plural staplers)

  2. (dated) A dealer in staple goods.
    Hypernyms: dealer, supplier, vendor
    Coordinate terms: grocer, victualler, provisioner, sutler, chandler
  4. (dated) One employed to sort wool according to its staple.
    Hypernyms: woolsorter < worker < person

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