| NOUN | substance | staple fiber, staple, staple fibre | a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn |
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| Meaning | A natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn. | |
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| Example | "staple fibers vary widely in length" | |
| Synonyms | staple, staple fibre | |
| Broader | natural fiber, natural fibre | Fiber derived from plants or animals |
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