masking tape


noun
  1. an easily removed adhesive tape used temporarily for defining margins, protecting surfaces, etc., as when painting, and sometimes also for binding, sealing, or mending.

Origin of masking tape

1
First recorded in 1935–40

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British Dictionary definitions for masking tape

masking tape

noun
  1. an adhesive tape used to mask and protect surfaces surrounding an area to be painted

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