1.a small thin piece of metal wire bent into the shape of a flattened U with square corners, used to fasten things together, especially sheets of paper
2.an important product, especially a food, that people eat or use regularly
3.a regular and important part or feature of something
4.a raw material, especially the principal raw material produced or grown in a region
5.the commodity or product that is most important to the trade of a country, region, or organization