electrical tape

American  

[i-lek-trik-uhl tayp] / ɪˈlɛk trɪk əl ˈteɪp /

noun

plural

electrical tapes

1. an adhesive tape used to insulate electrical wiring.

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Example Sentences

Sometimes, the group said, it would see vehicles with no plates, or plates blacked out with electrical tape, or temporary paper plates that just so happened to tear off in the wind.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2025

The works he had been making since 1962 weren’t exactly photogenic, assembled from modest materials like translucent plastic scrim, solid planes of color or black electrical tape.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2023

After Seth saw “The Terminator,” Mark recalled, he made himself a stunningly elaborate “replica of the Terminator’s gun” using duct tape, electrical tape, paper-towel and toilet-paper rolls.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2021

I also brought two extra tubes, a pump, a multi-tool to tighten bolts, a patch kit, electrical tape and rubber bands.

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2021

And behind that was a composite toolbox, the opening of the lid sealed with black electrical tape.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy