stapler

¹

[ stey-pler ]

noun

1. a machine for fastening together sheets of paper or the like, with wire staples. staple.
2. a wire-stitching machine, especially one used in bookbinding.
3. Also called staple gun. a hand-powered tool used for driving heavy-duty wire staples staple into wood and other materials.

stapler

²

[ stey-pler ]

noun

1. a person who staples staple wool.
2. a merchant who deals in a staple or staples. staple.

ˈstapler

/ ˈsteɪplə /

noun

1. a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper, etc, to hold them together

Word History and Origins

Origin of stapler¹

First recorded in 1905–10; staple ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of stapler²

First recorded in 1505–15; staple ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Post-itUp there with pens and staplers as one of the most popular office products of all time, these sticky notes are also the result of a serendipitous moment.

From Ozy

The thing is, you just want to join some files together, not spend precious time researching the privacy practices of a virtual stapler.

From Popular-Science

Methinks Cuthbert will need no hint from me to despise the home of the honest wool stapler.

From Project Gutenberg

And so it is to London thou wilt go--to the worthy wool stapler on the Bridge?

From Project Gutenberg

Captain Stapler, who was no card-player, looked on and replenished the long glasses of Scotch that stood at each man's right hand.

From Project Gutenberg

His father was a wool-stapler, holding a good position in the district.

From Project Gutenberg

His father was a wool stapler who lost his fortune in the panic of 1847.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• fastener
• staple gun