Definition

A tool that is used to fasten sheets of paper together by driving a metal clasp through them.

Example

I used a stapler to attach the pages of my report.

Conversation

Do you have a stapler I can borrow for a minute?

Sure, it's right here on my desk.

Thanks! I need to bind these papers together.

No problem! Just make sure to return it later.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stapler → The word 'stapler' is derived from 'staple' (from Old French *estaple*, meaning a fastening or a support) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). A stapler is a device that fastens or supports papers together.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'staple' as something that fastens, and the '-er' indicates a device that performs that action. So, a stapler is a tool that fastens papers together.

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