Buckle and Staple

Buckle

Buckle noun - Fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong.

Staple and buckle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Staple" instead a noun "Buckle".

Nearby Words: buck, buckled, buckling, buckler

Staple

Staple noun - The main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts.

Buckle and staple are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Buckle" instead a noun "Staple".

Nearby Words: stapled, stapling, stapler
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