Stapler

usgb/ˈsteɪplər/
noun

A device used to join pages of paper together by driving a metal wire through them and then folding it flat.

She used a stapler to attach the pages of her report together.
Visual representation of "stapler" - A device used to join pages of paper together by driving a metal wire through them and then folding it flat.

Often appears as...

  • office stapler
  • heavy-duty stapler
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Office Essential

Staplers are common in office settings for organizing documents.

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Make sure to refill the stapler in the meeting room.
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Use with Caution

Staplers have moving parts and sharp staples; handle them carefully.

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Don't play with the stapler; you could hurt yourself.
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Different Sizes

Staplers come in various sizes for different amounts of paper.

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Use the heavy-duty stapler for your thick report.
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