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staple in German

staple in German is Heftklammer, Krampe, Ausgangsmaterial — staple means a basic food or item that is used regularly and is essential to daily life.

staple in German

Heftklammer
noun
A wire fastener, made of thin wire, used to secure stacks of paper by penetrating all the sheets and curling around.
Krampe
noun
A U-shaped wire fastener, made of thick wire, used to attach fence wire or other material to posts or structures.
Heftklammer
noun
A U-shaped wire fastener, made of thick wire, used to attach fence wire or other material to posts or structures.
Krampe
noun
One of a set of U-shaped metal rods hammered into a structure, such as a piling or wharf, which serve as a ladder.
Ausgangsmaterial
noun
A basic or essential supply.
Grundnahrungsmittel
noun
A basic or essential supply.
Grundversorgung
noun
A basic or essential supply.

What does "staple" mean?

  1. noun A basic food or item that is used regularly and is essential to daily life.
    "Rice is a staple in many Asian households."
  2. noun A small U-shaped piece of wire pressed through paper (or into wood or a wall) to hold things together.
    "She used a staple to hold the report pages together."
  3. noun Something that appears regularly or is expected as a standard part of something.
    "Car chases are a staple of action movies."
  4. verb To fasten something with a staple.
    "Could you staple these forms together before you file them?"
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staple in a sentence

  • Rice is a staple in many Asian households.
  • Bread and milk are staples on most people's shopping lists.
  • She used a staple to hold the report pages together.
  • A tiny staple had worked loose from the wall and fallen onto the floor.

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What is "staple" in German?
"staple" in German is Heftklammer, Krampe, Ausgangsmaterial. staple means: A basic food or item that is used regularly and is essential to daily life.
How do you use "staple" in a sentence?
Example: "Rice is a staple in many Asian households." In German, "staple" is Heftklammer, Krampe, Ausgangsmaterial.
Are there other ways to say "staple" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "staple": Heftklammer, Krampe, Ausgangsmaterial, Grundnahrungsmittel, Grundversorgung.
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