adhesive tape

/ædˈhisɪv teɪp/

/ædˈhisɪv teɪp/

Definitions of adhesive tape

1. noun

   tape coated with adhesive
   types:

   Scotch tape, Sellotape, cellulose tape

   transparent or semitransparent adhesive tape (trade names Scotch tape and Sellotape) used for sealing or attaching or mending

   duct tape

   a wide silvery adhesive tape intended to seal joints in sheet metal duct work but having many other uses

   friction tape, insulating tape

   a water-resistant adhesive tape used to insulate exposed electrical conductors

   masking paper, masking tape

   adhesive tape used to cover the part of a surface that should not be painted

   adhesive plaster, plaster, sticking plaster

   adhesive tape used in dressing wounds

   court plaster

   a plaster composed of isinglass on silk; formerly used to dress superficial wounds

   type of:

   tape

   a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening