Phrase guide
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noun
Transparent or translucent pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, used for sealing items together, especially paper.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, Philippines, Singapore, US, uncountable
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Synonyms: sellotape, sticky tape
Antonyms: none provided
noun
transparent or semitransparent adhesive tape (trade names Scotch tape and Sellotape) used for sealing or attaching or mending
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: cellulose tape, Sellotape
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: adhesive tape
verb
fasten or attach with sellotape
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: sellotape
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: tape
History
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.
