Definition

1. Noun:

   • A brand of transparent or semitransparent adhesive tape: "Scotch tape" is a trademark for a type of clear, pressure-sensitive tape used for sealing, attaching, or mending items. It is commonly used as a generic term for this kind of tape.

2. Verb:

   • To fasten or attach something using adhesive tape: To "scotch tape" something means to use this type of tape to stick an object to another surface or to mend it.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • I need some Scotch tape to wrap this gift.
  • She repaired the torn page with a piece of Scotch tape.

• Verb:

  • He scotch taped the poster to the wall.
  • Can you scotch tape this note to the refrigerator?

Advanced Usage

• "to be held together by scotch tape": used figuratively to describe something that is poorly, temporarily, or barely functioning or assembled.
  • Their business plan seems to be held together by scotch tape.

Variants and Related Words

• Adhesive tape (n): a more general term for tape with a sticky coating.
• Sellotape (n): another trademark, often used interchangeably with "Scotch tape" in some regions.
• Clear tape (n): a generic descriptive term.
• Tape (n/v): the general word for a long, narrow strip of material; can also mean to fasten with tape.

Synonyms

• Adhesive tape
• Sticky tape
• Clear tape

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

• Tape up (phrasal verb): to fasten or seal something completely with tape.
  • He taped up the box before shipping it. (Note: This uses the general verb "tape," not the trademark "scotch tape").

Related Idioms

• "Redneck repair" / "A scotch tape fix": an informal, often derogatory term for a temporary, clumsy, or unprofessional repair job.
  • The leaky pipe got a scotch tape fix until the plumber could arrive.

Noun

1. transparent or semitransparent adhesive tape (trade names Scotch tape and Sellotape) used for sealing or attaching or mending

Verb

1. fasten or attach with sellotape
   • The hotel manager scotch taped a note to the guest's door