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STAPLING

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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Stapling.

Stapling - as a noun

(usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
basic

A natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn

Example: "Staple fibers vary widely in length"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
staple fiberstaple fibre

Material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
raw material
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
materialstuff
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A short u-shaped wire nail

Paper fastener consisting of a short length of u-shaped wire that can fasten papers together

Stapling - as an adjective satellite

Necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities

Example: "Wheat is a staple crop"

Stapling - as a verb

Secure or fasten with a staple or staples

Example: "Staple the papers together"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unstaple

Example Sentences

"He ran out of stapling and had to borrow some from his colleague."
"The stapling on the document was not aligned properly."
"She was an expert at stapling, completing the task quickly and neatly."
"The stapling on the bulletin board was starting to come loose."
"He accidentally pulled out the stapling while trying to remove a staple."
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Word Game Points

Is STAPLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stapling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STAPLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is STAPLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stapling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STAPLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is STAPLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stapling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STAPLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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