retaping
Second time binding
Retaping is the act of applying tape again—replacing worn tape or taping something a second time.
Athletes retape ankles and wrists between games.
The trainer spent halftime retaping injuries.
In media contexts, retaping means recording again: We're retaping that segment tomorrow.
Repairing by covering
- mendingRestoring damaged items
- fixingRestoring proper function
- restorationReturning something to condition
- resealingClosing something once more
reconditioning · touch-up · reinforcing · rewrapping · dressing · splinting · rebandaging · recovering
Making firmly fixed
- bindingLegally or morally required
- wrappingOuter covering material
- strappingMuscular and hale
- windingCurving repeatedly, sinuous
affixing · reattaching · rebinding · rewrapping · bandaging · splicing · joining · cinching
Wrapping wounds with cloth
- dressingSauce for salads
- gauzeOpen-weave medical fabric
- ankle wrapSupportive bandage for ankle
- compressionForcing into smaller space
splinting · wound care · first aid · strapping · support · injury prevention
Apt to adhere
- tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
- gummedCoated with adhesive
- adhesionState of clinging fast
- clingHold tightly to
bond · peel-and-stick · reusable · residue · repositionable · self-adhesive · pressure-sensitive · removable
Protection from outdoor conditions
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- caulkingMaterial for sealing gaps
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
- watertightPrevents liquid from passing
leakproof · gasket · joint · barrier · waterproofing · vapor barrier
patching
Repairing by covering
- mendingRestoring damaged items
- fixingRestoring proper function
- restorationReturning something to condition
resealing · reconditioning · touch-up · reinforcing · rewrapping · dressing · splinting · rebandaging · recovering · retreading
securing
Making firmly fixed
winding · affixing · reattaching · rebinding · rewrapping · bandaging · splicing · joining · cinching · tethering
bandaging
Wrapping wounds with cloth
- dressingSauce for salads
- gauzeOpen-weave medical fabric
- ankle wrapSupportive bandage for ankle
compression · splinting · wound care · first aid · strapping · support · injury prevention
sticky
Apt to adhere
cling · bond · peel-and-stick · reusable · residue · repositionable · self-adhesive · pressure-sensitive · removable
weatherproofing
Protection from outdoor conditions
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- caulkingMaterial for sealing gaps
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
watertight · leakproof · gasket · joint · barrier · waterproofing · vapor barrier