+A **staple** is a slender [metal](/wiki/Metal) wire, bent to form a bond. It pierces materials, often [paper](/wiki/Paper), and is clinched by a [stapler](/wiki/Stapler) to hold them as one. This small [fastener](/wiki/Fastener) secures thoughts and pages.
+## See also
+- [Office Supply](/wiki/Office_Supply)
+- [Binding](/wiki/Binding)
+- [Wire](/wiki/Wire)