grip tape
Deck's rough surface
Grip tape is the rough, sandpaper-like material applied to surfaces to prevent slipping.
Skateboarders apply it to the top of their decks for traction: I need to replace my grip tape—it's worn smooth.
Similar adhesive strips appear on stairs, ramps, and tool handles.
The texture ranges from fine to coarse depending on the application.
Ship's flat surface
- ollieHandsfree skateboard jump
- kickflipLengthwise board rotation trick
- halfpipeU-shaped ramp for tricks
- grindCrush into particles
skatepark · heelflip · street · rails · manual · vert · bowl · transition
Prevents unwanted movement
- grippyHaving strong traction
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- slip-resistantPrevents sliding or skidding
- footingSecure ground position
tread · anti-slip · control · stability · stick · purchase · secure · coefficient
Rough enough to erode
- coarseRough in texture
- grittyCoarse or courageous
- roughUneven in surface
- sandpaperAbrasive-coated finishing material
granular · bumpy · ridged · tactile · embossed · perforated · die-cut · clear
Outer fruit layer
- stickThin piece of wood
- trimRemove unwanted edges
- razor bladeFlat cutting sliver
- air bubblesGas trapped in liquid
smooth out · edges · adhesive backing · reapply · replace · file · burnish · template
Club for hitting pitches
- tennis racketStringed hitting implement for court sport
- golf clubCourse membership organization
- hockey stickCurved implement for ice sports
- handlebarBicycle steering control
racquet · paddle · lacrosse stick · cricket bat · overgrip · rewrap · cushioned · leather
deck
Ship's flat surface
- ollieHandsfree skateboard jump
- kickflipLengthwise board rotation trick
- halfpipeU-shaped ramp for tricks
grind · skatepark · heelflip · street · rails · manual · vert · bowl · transition · backside
non-slip
Prevents unwanted movement
- grippyHaving strong traction
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- slip-resistantPrevents sliding or skidding
footing · tread · anti-slip · control · stability · stick · purchase · secure · coefficient
abrasive
Rough enough to erode
sandpaper · granular · bumpy · ridged · tactile · embossed · perforated · die-cut · clear · black
peel
Outer fruit layer
- stickThin piece of wood
- trimRemove unwanted edges
- razor bladeFlat cutting sliver
air bubbles · smooth out · edges · adhesive backing · reapply · replace · file · burnish · template · sheet
baseball bat
Club for hitting pitches
- tennis racketStringed hitting implement for court sport
- golf clubCourse membership organization
- hockey stickCurved implement for ice sports
handlebar · racquet · paddle · lacrosse stick · cricket bat · overgrip · rewrap · cushioned · leather · synthetic
- racket gripovergrip
- racket sportsserve, volley, forehand, backhand, doubles
- safetysafety helmet, hazard, airbag, alert, occupational safety
- adhesive tapesadhesive strips
- adhesivesglue, epoxy, adhesive, Elmer's, rubber cement
- assistive deviceswheelchair, glasses, wheelchairs, eyeglasses, walkers
grip tapesmooth surface
Plane without irregularities
lubricant · glossy finish · ice · Teflon · silk
grip tapeslick surface
polished surface · ice · teflon · oil slick · non-stick coating
grip, grab, tape, grasp, gripping, gripe, gripped, grips, handgrip