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STAPLER (stapler)

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Irregular inflected form: stapler  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

 Dictionary entry overview: What does stapler mean? 

STAPLER (noun)
  The noun STAPLER has 1 sense:

1. a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them togetherplay

  Familiarity information: STAPLER used as a noun is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


STAPLER (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

A machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

stapler; stapling machine

Hypernyms ("stapler" is a kind of...):

machine (any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks)

Derivation:

staple (secure or fasten with a staple or staples)


 Context examples 


Issue associated with failure of device to discharge its load (e.g. surgical stapler failed to partially or completely deploy its staples).

(Misfire Medical Device Problem, Food and Drug Administration)



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