stapler — English Dictionary

Noun

1. 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.

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

   Usage

   • broadly

Noun

1. A dealer in staple goods.

   Usage

   • Dated

   Broader terms

   dealersuppliervendor

2. One employed to sort wool according to its staple.

   Usage

   • Dated

   Broader terms

   woolsorterworkerperson

Noun

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

   Synonyms

   stapling machine

   Broader terms

   machine