adhesive tape

noun

: tape coated on one side with an adhesive mixture
especially : one used for covering wounds

Examples of adhesive tape in a Sentence

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The carpenters may install a strip of adhesive tape over the top of the flashing securing it to the Zip sheathing. Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025 The team assembled them on the floor with adhesive tape to create a massive square map more than 6 meters on a side. IEEE Spectrum, 22 May 2025 Silicone scar tape is supplied as an adhesive tape. Brendan Camp, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025 Right now, the team is being shakily held together with baling wire, adhesive tape and paper clips. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for adhesive tape

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of adhesive tape was in 1887

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“Adhesive tape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adhesive%20tape. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

adhesive tape

noun
: tape that is coated on one side with an adhesive and is used especially for medical purposes

Medical Definition

adhesive tape

noun
: tape coated on one side with an adhesive mixture
especially : one used for covering wounds
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