Adhesive Tape

Pronunciation: /ədˈhisɪv teɪp/

Definitions of adhesive tape

noun a strip of material, such as cloth or plastic, with an adhesive surface on one or both sides, used for sticking things together

Example Sentences

A1 I used adhesive tape to wrap up the present.

A2 She fixed the broken mug with adhesive tape.

B1 The carpenter always carries adhesive tape in his toolbox.

B2 The teacher used adhesive tape to hang up the posters in the classroom.

C1 The forensic team collected evidence using adhesive tape.

C2 The artist created a unique sculpture using adhesive tape as a medium.

Examples of adhesive tape in a Sentence

formal The package was securely sealed with adhesive tape.

informal Can you pass me the adhesive tape so I can wrap this gift?

slang I ran out of adhesive tape, do you have any stickies?

figurative His words were like adhesive tape, binding us together in agreement.

Grammatical Forms of adhesive tape

• plural: adhesive tapes
• comparative: more adhesive
• superlative: most adhesive
• present tense: adheres
• future tense: will adhere
• perfect tense: has adhered
• continuous tense: is adhering
• singular: adhesive tape
• positive degree: adhesive
• infinitive: to adhere
• gerund: adhering
• participle: adhered

Origin and Evolution of adhesive tape

First Known Use: 1925 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'adhesive tape' originated from the combination of the words 'adhesive' meaning sticky or clinging and 'tape' referring to a strip of material used for various purposes.

Evolution of the word: Initially, adhesive tape was mainly used for medical purposes such as bandaging wounds. Over time, its usage expanded to various other applications such as packaging, crafting, and household repairs.