friction tape

American

noun

a cloth or plastic adhesive tape, containing a moisture-resistant substance, used especially to insulate and protect electrical wires and conductors.

friction tape British

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of friction tape

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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

From Science Magazine

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

From Project Gutenberg

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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