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friction tape

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of woven cloth adhesive tape, historically made of cotton, infused with a rubber-based adhesive.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a water-resistant adhesive tape used to insulate exposed electrical conductors

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: insulating tape

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: adhesive tape

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