1. (noun) (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

• basic

2. (noun) a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn

• staple fiber
• staple fibre

3. (noun) material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing

• raw material

1. (noun) (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

• commodity
• good
• trade good

2. (noun) a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn

• natural fiber
• natural fibre

3. (noun) material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing

• material
• stuff

4. (noun) a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables

• nail

5. (noun) paper fastener consisting of a short length of U-shaped wire that can fasten papers together

• paper fastener

6. (verb) secure or fasten with a staple or staples

• fasten
• fix
• secure

1. (adjective) necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities

• essential

1. (noun) material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing

• feedstock

1. (verb) secure or fasten with a staple or staples

• stapler
• stapling machine

1. (verb) secure or fasten with a staple or staples

• unstaple