stapling-machine
Definition
Noun: - A device for fastening paper: "stapling-machine" refers to a mechanical tool used to join sheets of paper together by driving a thin metal staple through them and bending the ends. It is commonly found in offices, schools, and print shops.
Usage Examples
- (A device for fastening paper.)
- (A tool for binding paper with staples.)
Advanced Usage
"heavy-duty stapling-machine": A robust version designed for high-volume or thick documents.
- The print shop relies on a heavy-duty stapling-machine to bind manuals of up to 100 pages. (A powerful stapler for demanding tasks.)
"electric stapling-machine": A powered model that automatically drives staples.
- The electric stapling-machine saved time during the bulk mailing project. (A motorized stapler for efficiency.)
Variants and Related Words
Stapler (noun): a common, often smaller hand-operated version of a stapling-machine.
- Please hand me the desk stapler to staple these papers. (A simple manual stapling tool.)
Staple (noun): the thin metal fastener used by a stapling-machine.
- The stapling-machine ran out of staples halfway through the document. (The consumable component of the device.)
Staple remover (noun): a tool used to extract staples from paper.
- He used a staple remover to undo the binding. (A complementary tool for removing staples.)
Synonyms
- Stapler: the most common synonym for a stapling-machine, especially a hand-held type.
- Paper fastener: a broader term that includes stapling-machines and other binding devices.
Related Idioms
- None directly associated with "stapling-machine," but the word is often used in the idiom "like a stapling-machine" to describe repetitive, precise action.
- She worked through the pile of forms like a stapling-machine, never missing a page. (Working with mechanical efficiency.)