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scotch tape

2 syllables
nounverb
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As a noun, scotch tape means transparent or semitransparent adhesive tape (trade names Scotch tape and Sellotape) used for sealing or attaching or mending. As a verb, it means fasten or attach with sellotape.

Meanings of scotch tape

2 meanings

noun

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

    Similar: cellulose tape, Sellotape

verb

  1. Fasten or attach with sellotape

    “The hotel manager scotch taped a note to the guest's door”

    Similar: sellotape

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

Synonyms by meaning

noun: transparent or semitransparent adhesive tape (trade names…
cellulose tapeSellotape
verb: fasten or attach with sellotape
sellotape

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