staple
sta-ple
noun
A basic, main, or important item, product, or feature.
"Rice is a staple food in many cultures."
verb
To fasten items together using a small U-shaped piece of metal.
"Please staple these documents together."
noun
A small U-shaped piece of metal wire used to fasten papers.
"Could you pass me a staple, please?"
Thesaurus
Synonyms: basic, essential, staple fiber, staple fibre, raw material
Antonyms: unstaple