Definitions:

1. a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn noun
   • staple fibers vary widely in length
2. necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities adjective
   • wheat is a staple crop
3. secure or fasten with a staple or staples verb
   • staple the papers together

Synonyms:

• basic
• raw material
• staple fiber
• staple fibre

NearBy Words:

• staplegun
• stapler