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May 27, 2012
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sta•pler



Pronunciation: (stā'plur), [key]
—n.
1. a machine for fastening together sheets of paper or the like, with wire staples.
2. a wire-stitching machine, esp. one used in bookbinding.
3. Also called sta'ple gun". a hand-powered tool used for driving heavy-duty wire staples into wood and other materials.

sta•pler



Pronunciation: (stā'plur), [key]
—n.
1. a person who staples wool.
2. a merchant who deals in a staple or staples.

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