stapling

[ stey-pling ]

noun

, Shipbuilding.

1. a collar formed of angle iron surrounding a structural member passing through a deck or bulkhead to make a seal that is watertight, oiltight, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stapling¹

staple ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“Attach Form(s) W-2” would be an exercise in the stapling of nothingness.

From The Daily Beast

In addition to the pills, bariatric surgery—the high-end word of stomach stapling—is proving its value.

From The Daily Beast

The skull is on a separate neck wire and all wires are fastened to the back board by passing through holes and then stapling.

From Project Gutenberg

John Shakspere was, of course, specially interested in the price of a tod of wool, for wool-stapling was part of his trade.

From Project Gutenberg

For stapling the wires, in no case should the wires be left naked.

From Project Gutenberg

He gathered up a few papers and was stapling them together when Karns walked in.

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