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.

friction tape

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of friction tape¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

“They want to put friction tape on the slope so the slope isn't slippery,” Lander says.

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

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The soldered joint is then covered with rubber tape, and over this ordinary friction tape is wound on.

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He withdrew one hand and searched the kit for friction tape.

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