sticky tape

Roll of adhesive

Sticky tape is tape with adhesive on one side, used for fastening or mending.

The term is more common in British English, where Americans typically say Scotch tape or just tape: Have you got any sticky tape? This parcel needs sealing.

packaging

parcel

Wrapped item for shipping

  • boxLidded storage container
  • shipmentGoods being transported
  • courierDelivery person or service

dispatch · fragile · seal · secure · closure · cellophane · wrap · bundle · reinforced

repair

mend

Restore after damage

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

reinforce · join · bind · hold · temporary · makeshift · bodge · jury-rig · MacGyver · stopgap

office

dispenser

Device that releases portions

matte · invisible · roll · spool · cutter · supplies · refill · holder · tear · gift wrap

adhesion

tacky

Vulgar or slightly sticky

secure · fasten · grip · pressure-sensitive · gummed · affix · peel · residue · tack · cohesive

crafts

scrapbooking

Creating decorated keepsake albums

papercraft · embellishment · journaling · decoupage · mounting · repositionable · double-sided · colored · patterned · borders

Categories
Opposites
fastening method

sticky tapestaples

Small metal paper-binders

paper clips · nails · pins · screws · glue

adhesive property

sticky tapewax paper

Coated moisture-resistant sheeting

parchment paper · Teflon tape · Teflon

Family

stick, tape, sticky, stuck, sticks, sticker, sticking, taper, adhesive

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