What does "stapler" mean?

A device which binds together sheets of paper by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and simultaneously folding over the ends of the staple against the back surface of the paper.

What is a synonym for "stapler"?

Common synonyms include: buffer, lathe, stapling machine, tool.

Stapler

//ˈsteɪplɚ// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
A device which binds together sheets of paper by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and simultaneously folding over the ends of the staple against the back surface of the paper.
2
A dealer in staple goods. dated
3
a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together wordnet
4
Any device for stapling with (small or large) staples, including any office stapler, staple gun, or hammer tacker. broadly
5
One employed to sort wool according to its staple. dated