Definition

1. Noun:
   • A hand-held tool for driving staples: A "staple gun" is a portable, manually operated or electrically powered device designed to force a metal staple into a material such as wood, fabric, or cardboard to fasten items together.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • I used a staple gun to attach the fabric to the wooden frame.
  • For this upholstery project, you will need a heavy-duty staple gun.
  • The carpenter fired the staple gun to secure the insulation.

Advanced Usage

• "to operate/fire a staple gun": to use the tool to insert a staple.
  • Make sure you know how to safely operate a staple gun before starting.
• "staple gun tacker": an alternative name for the same tool, emphasizing its fastening action.
  • A staple gun tacker is essential for many DIY home repairs.

Variants and Related Words

• Stapler (n): A smaller, typically desk-bound device for fastening sheets of paper with thin wire staples. (Note: A "staple gun" is generally larger and more powerful than an office "stapler").
• Electric/Pneumatic Staple Gun (n): Specific types powered by electricity or compressed air, respectively.
  • The electric staple gun made the job much faster.

Synonyms

• Staple tacker: A direct synonym.
• Fastening tool: A general term for devices like nail guns and staple guns.

Related Phrases

• "to load a staple gun": to insert a strip of staples into the tool.
  • Remember to load the staple gun with the correct size staples.
• "staple gun safety": precautions to take when using the tool.
  • Always wear safety glasses for staple gun safety.

Noun

1. a hand-held machine for driving staples home