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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Start by lifting dry pollen with sticky tape or shaking the garment—avoid rubbing, which can spread the stain.
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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.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
Eight dead flies hung on sticky tape near the warewashing area.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Dec. 2025
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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
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“Sticky tape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sticky%20tape. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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