cellophane tape

Transparent sticky strip

Cellophane tape is transparent adhesive tape used for sealing, mending, or attaching lightweight materials.

The tape comes on rolls and is pulled off, cut, and pressed onto surfaces.

Though originally made with cellophane backing, most modern versions use other plastics.

Scotch tape is a common brand name often used generically: I need some cellophane tape to wrap this gift.

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scotch · roll · adhesive · wrap · seal · gift · scissors · tear · smooth · shiny · crinkle · mend · patch · rip · rip off · plastic · office · office supplies

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Opposites
tape type/function

cellophane tapeduct tape

Strong cloth-backed adhesive strip

masking tape · electrical tape · gaffer tape · packing tape · surgical tape

fastening/joining method

cellophane tapewelding

Heat-fusing metal pieces

nails · screws · rivets · bolts · cement

adhesive permanence

cellophane tapeepoxy

Catalyst-cured bonding compound

superglue · welding · soldering · construction adhesive · wood glue

Family

cellophane, tape, cell, cellular, cellulose, celled, taped, taping, tapes

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Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G