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staple gun

British  

noun

  1. a mechanism that fixes staples to a surface

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To begin, a staple gun goes a long way.

From Seattle Times

Then she puts down the scissors and picks up a staple gun.

From Salon

Lay the mesh inside the frame, and secure it in place using your staple gun.

From Salon

Adhere faux flowers or vines to a standard headboard using a staple gun to add a whimsical touch to any sleep space — absolutely zero green thumb required!

From Salon

They used a staple gun to hold up the living room curtains.

From Los Angeles Times