Phrase guide

parcel tape

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A pressure-sensitive tape used for closing or sealing corrugated fiberboard boxes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: packing tape, box-sealing tape

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

18 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: ruban adhésif — A tape for closing boxes
  • French: ruban adhésif d'emballage — A tape for closing boxes
  • French: ruban d'emballage — A tape for closing boxes
  • Galician: cinta adhesiva — A tape for closing boxes
  • Galician: cinta de embalaxe — A tape for closing boxes
  • German: Klebeband — A tape for closing boxes
  • German: Packband — A tape for closing boxes
  • Italian: nastro da imballaggio — A tape for closing boxes
  • Italian: nastro adesivo per imballaggio — A tape for closing boxes
  • Polish: taśma pakowa — A tape for closing boxes
  • Portuguese: fita adesiva — A tape for closing boxes
  • Portuguese: fita de empacotamento — A tape for closing boxes
  • Portuguese: fita de embalagem — A tape for closing boxes
  • Spanish: cinta adhesiva — A tape for closing boxes
  • Spanish: cinta de embalaje — A tape for closing boxes
  • Spanish: cinta adhesiva de embalaje — A tape for closing boxes
  • Spanish: cinta de embalar — A tape for closing boxes
  • Spanish: cinta de empaquetado — A tape for closing boxes