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friction tape

noun
1.
a cloth or plastic adhesive tape, containing a moisture-resistant substance, used especially to insulate and protect electrical wires and conductors.
Origin of friction tape
1915-1920
First recorded in 1915-20
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  • He withdrew one hand and searched the kit for friction tape.

    Tight Squeeze Dean Charles Ing

  • Once it was necessary to use two types of tape on splices—rubber tape with friction tape over it.

    Electricity for the 4-H Scientist

         Eric B. Wilson

  • It was not necessary to insulate this with anything heavier than friction tape, as this was to be only a temporary installation.

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British Dictionary definitions for friction tape

friction tape

noun
1.
(US & Canadian) adhesive tape, impregnated with a moisture-repelling substance, used to insulate exposed electrical conductors Also called (in Britain and certain other countries) insulating tape
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