Synonyms for staple

Noun

1. basic, staple, commodity, trade goods, goods

usage: (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

2. raw material, staple, material, stuff

usage: material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing

3. staple, nail

usage: a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables

4. staple, paper fastener

usage: paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together

Verb

1. staple, fasten, fix, secure

usage: secure or fasten with a staple or staples; "staple the papers together"

Adjective

1. staple, essential (vs. inessential)

usage: necessary foods or commodities; "wheat is a staple crop"