Stapling
/ˈsteɪ.plɪŋ/noun
The act of fastening or securing with staples.
Did you know?The root behind staple goes back to the idea of a post or support, so the word’s history is less about office supplies and more about something meant to hold fast and stand firm.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*stā-
“to stand”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*stapulaz
“post, support, pillar”
Old English
English
stapol
“post, pillar, support”
Old English
English
stæpel
“staple, fastener; support”
Modern English
English
staple
“a small metal fastener; also a principal or basic item”
Modern English
English
stapling
“the act of fastening with staples”