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staple

UK
/ˈsteɪ.pəl/
US
/ˈsteɪ.pəl/

Translations

staplenoun
staples
pl
UK
/ˈsteɪ.pəl/
US
/ˈsteɪ.pəl/
aliment de basePour un aliment principal de l’alimentation.
Rice is a staple in many Asian countries.
Le riz est un aliment de base dans de nombreux pays d’Asie.
agrafePetit élément métallique utilisé pour fixer des feuilles de papier.
He used a staple to attach the pages of the report.
Il a utilisé une agrafe pour fixer les pages du rapport.
produit de baseDans le sens de produit principal, habituel ou essentiel d’une activité.
The staple of their business is high-quality leather goods.
Le produit de base de leur activité est la maroquinerie de haute qualité.
Additional translations
fibreTerme de textile : fibre considérée selon sa longueur et sa qualité.
Synonyms
essential
necessity
mainstay
fundamental
cornerstone
basis
foundation
stapleverb
stapled
Past Simple
stapled
Past Participle
stapling
Gerund
UK
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US
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agraferFixer avec une agrafe ou des agrafes.
She stapled the pages of the report together before submitting it.
Elle a agrafé les pages du rapport ensemble avant de le remettre.
Synonyms
attach
fasten
bind
secure
clamp
stapleadjective
more staple
Comp.
most staple
Super.
UK
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US
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de baseSe dit surtout d’un aliment ou d’un produit essentiel et largement consommé ou utilisé.
Rice is a staple food in many Asian countries.
Le riz est un aliment de base dans de nombreux pays d’Asie.
Additional translations
courantS’emploie pour un objet ou un article habituel, standard, fréquemment utilisé.
Synonyms
principal
main
primary
chief
leading
fundamental
basic
essential
standard
regular
customary
common
prevalent
widespread

Definitions

staplenoun
A basic or principal item, especially of food, that is regularly consumed and forms a dominant part of a diet.
Rice is a staple in many Asian countries.
A U-shaped metal fastener used to hold sheets of paper together by penetrating the sheets and folding over the ends.
He used a staple to attach the pages of the report.
A main or important element of something, especially a feature or product that is regularly used or produced.
The staple of their business is high-quality leather goods.
Textiles: the fiber of wool, cotton, or another material considered with regard to its length and quality.
Merino sheep produce a fine, long staple prized by spinners.
stapleverb
To fasten or secure with a staple or staples.
She stapled the pages of the report together before submitting it.
To attach or secure something in a fixed position using a staple.
He stapled the poster to the bulletin board.
stapleadjective
Main or important, especially in terms of consumption or production.
Rice is a staple food in many Asian countries.
Regularly used or produced; standard.
Jeans are a staple item in most people's wardrobes.
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