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Scotch tape

Scotch tape noun: transparent or translucent pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, used for sealing items together, especially paper.

scotch tape: transparent or translucent pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, used for sealing items together,...
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Noun

Scotch tape (uncountable)

  1. (Canada, Philippines, Singapore, US) Transparent or translucent pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, used for sealing items together, especially paper.

Synonyms of Scotch tape

Origin of Scotch tape

Genericized trademark from Scotch Tape. Reportedly a reference to the stereotypical tendency of the Scottish towards thrift, due to cutting of corners with the product initially produced. Compare Dutch oven for similar sense of origin.

Questions about Scotch tape

What does Scotch tape mean?
Scotch tape means transparent or translucent pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, used for sealing items together, especially paper.
What part of speech is Scotch tape?
Scotch tape is a noun.

Words near Scotch tape in the dictionary

  1. Scotch plough
  2. Scotch ploughs
  3. Scotch sister
  4. Scotch snap
  5. Scotch snaps
  6. Scotch tape
  7. Scotch terrier
  8. Scotch terriers
  9. Scotch thistle
  10. Scotch thistles
  11. Scotch verdict

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