: tape coated on one side with an adhesive mixture
especially: one used for covering wounds
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebAfter cutting the plastic sheet to the size of your window, apply adhesive tape around the window frame and use a hairdryer to seal the film to the tape. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022 While adhesive tape may take more work to make into a backless bra, the upside is that it can be completely customized to fit your needs. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 11 July 2022 Yamagami made multiple types of guns with iron pipes that were wrapped in adhesive tape, Japan's public broadcaster NHK reported, citing the police. Helen Regan, Emiko Jozuka And Mayumi Maruyama, CNN, 9 July 2022 The Sjömärke comes with a six-foot-long cable, 4 strips of double-sided adhesive tape, and 2 marker stickers. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 20 Sep. 2021 Then just attach the pieces using the adhesive tape. Maren Estrada, BGR, 4 June 2021 Then just attach the pieces using the adhesive tape. Maren Estrada, BGR, 4 June 2021 Then just attach the pieces using the adhesive tape. Maren Estrada, BGR, 4 June 2021 Then just attach the pieces using the adhesive tape. Maren Estrada, BGR, 4 June 2021 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1887, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
adhesive tape
noun
: tape coated on one side with an adhesive mixture