Scotch tape

Transparent office strip

Scotch tape is transparent adhesive tape, originally a brand name now used generically in American English.

It serves for mending paper, wrapping gifts, and light household repairs: I need some Scotch tape to fix this torn page.

The verb means to fasten with such tape: She Scotch-taped the note to the door.

British English prefers Sellotape.

office

dispenser

Device that releases portions

roll · refill · scissors · paper · documents · label · note · workspace · supplies · core

material

transparent

Allowing light through

matte · glossy · invisible · shiny · thin · film · strip · layer · see-through · frosted

repair

mend

Restore after damage

  • fixRepair or solution
  • patchMaterial covering damage
  • spliceJoin end to end

bind · tear · rip · reinforce · hold together · reattach · broken · torn · seam · edge

adhesive

sticky

Apt to adhere

bond · adhere · attach · fasten · stick · peel · residue · gummy · tacky · pressure-sensitive

wrapping

gift wrap

Decorative package covering

  • packageWrapped item for delivery
  • sealAuthentication stamp or mark
  • paperPressed pulp for writing

box · present · ribbon · bow · holiday · Christmas · birthday · secure · enclose · finish

Categories
Opposites
adhesion method

Scotch tapeadhesive remover

Solvent for bonding agents

staples · paper clips · scissors · pushpins · thumbtacks

permanence of bond

Scotch tapesuperglue

Fast-setting permanent adhesive

epoxy · welding · soldering · cement · wood glue

tape strength/purpose

Scotch tapeduct tape

Strong cloth-backed adhesive strip

welding · packing tape · shipping tape · box tape · epoxy

Family

tape, taper, taped, tapes, taping, tapestry, tapered, duct tape, adhesive tape

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G