masking tape
masking tape noun: a pressure-sensitive tape made of a thin and easy-to-tear paper characterized by its ease of removal, not leaving adhesive behind. It is used mainly in painting, to mask off areas that should not be painted.

Noun
masking tape (countable and uncountable, plural masking tapes)
- A pressure-sensitive tape made of a thin and easy-to-tear paper characterized by its ease of removal, not leaving adhesive behind. It is used mainly in painting, to mask off areas that should not be painted.
- Near-synonym: painter's tape (often precisely hyponymous)
- Synonyms:
- painter's tape[Appendix:Glossary
masking tape meaning in Tamil
masking tape in Tamil
- மூடுநாடா
Synonyms of masking tape
- painter's tape[Appendix:Glossary
Forms of masking tape
| plural | masking tapes |
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Questions about masking tape
- What does masking tape mean?
- Masking tape means a pressure-sensitive tape made of a thin and easy-to-tear paper characterized by its ease of removal, not leaving adhesive behind. It is used mainly in painting, to mask off areas that should not be painted.
- What is masking tape in Tamil?
- Masking tape in Tamil is மூடுநாடா. See Masking tape meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is masking tape?
- Masking tape is a noun.
- What is the plural of masking tape?
- The plural of masking tape is masking tapes.
Words near masking tape in the dictionary
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