# stapled

/ˈsteɪpəɫd/ (US) · /stˈeɪpəld/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stapled
Updated: 2026-10-19

## Definition

past form of staple — to fix papers together with a small metal pin called a staple.

For teachers: past tense and past participle of 'staple'; to fasten sheets of paper together with a U-shaped metal fastener.

## Examples

- She has stapled the pages together neatly.
- The assistant stapled the application forms together before handing them to the manager.
- The archivist carefully stapled the fragile letters to acid-free backing boards to prevent further tearing during handling.

## Usage notes

- Transitive; takes a direct object for the papers fastened, often followed by 'together' or 'to'.

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