Words / B1

STIK-eet-ayp/ˈstɪki teɪp/

Sticky tape (id: sticky-tape) is adhesive tape for sticking paper or light objects (often uncountable). Sellotape is a common UK brand used generally; glue is wet. Halls: sticky tape is for the poster; blu-tack is the inventory rule for walls.

Meaning

Adhesive tape for sticking paper or light objects (often uncountable).

Examples

• “Sticky tape is for the poster; blu-tack is the inventory rule for halls walls.”
• “Sticky-tape on a display still needs scissors; tearing it with teeth in class is not the method.”

Good to know

sticky tape (often uncountable). Close: sellotape. Contrast: glue / blu-tack. Displays / halls. Mix-up: sticky means adhesive; the tape is the roll, not a video tape.

Near in meaning

sellotape

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