sticky tape
noun
British
: a type of clear tape that is used for sticking things (such as pieces of paper) together : clear adhesive tape
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In other words, how can sticky tape function as a memory material?
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New Atlas, 16 May 2026
And tabs are essentially like a double-sided sticky tape.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Start by lifting dry pollen with sticky tape or shaking the garment—avoid rubbing, which can spread the stain.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Most felines don't like the feeling of sticky tape, aluminum foil, or spiky plastic mats on their paws.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Eight dead flies hung on sticky tape near the warewashing area.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
Just one problem: there is tons of grippy, sticky tape on the balance beam to help keep you from slipping off.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Oct. 2025
Pick Up Shards Use sticky tape, like duct tape, or a damp paper towel to pick up glass fragments and shards.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 16 May 2026
And tabs are essentially like a double-sided sticky tape.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Start by lifting dry pollen with sticky tape or shaking the garment—avoid rubbing, which can spread the stain.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Most felines don't like the feeling of sticky tape, aluminum foil, or spiky plastic mats on their paws.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Eight dead flies hung on sticky tape near the warewashing area.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
Just one problem: there is tons of grippy, sticky tape on the balance beam to help keep you from slipping off.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Oct. 2025
Pick Up Shards Use sticky tape, like duct tape, or a damp paper towel to pick up glass fragments and shards.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
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