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paper fastener vs staple

staple vs paper fastener

paper fastener and staple both are nouns.

paper fastener is not an adjective while staple is an adjective.

paper fastener is not a verb while staple is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
paper fastener Yes No No No
staple Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, staple is a hyponym of paper fastener; that is, staple is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than paper fastener:
  • paper fastener: a fastener for holding a sheet of paper in place
  • staple: paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together
Other hyponyms of paper fastener include drawing pin, pushpin, thumbtack.
paper fastener (noun) staple (noun)
a fastener for holding a sheet of paper in place (usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together
a short U-shaped wire nail
material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn
paper fastener (adjective) staple (adjective)
necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities
paper fastener (verb) staple (verb)
secure or fasten with a staple or staples
Difference between paper fastener and staple

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