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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 • Feb. 9, 2024

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

From Salon • Sep. 17, 2022

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2022

He brought a staple gun to the beach, so that he could change a kite’s shape with a few staccato snaps.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 13, 2019

Inside were four cans of spray paint, painter’s tape, and a staple gun.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry