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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Many have set up traps outside their homes, hanging sticky tape from trees and fences to trap the flies and reduce the size of the swarms. Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 In other words, how can sticky tape function as a memory material? New Atlas, 16 May 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 See All Example Sentences for sticky tape

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“Sticky tape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sticky%20tape. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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