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masking tape

American

noun

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

masking tape British

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

masking tapes

plural

Etymology

Origin of masking tape

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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One uses a bluetooth-connected measuring tape to automatically capture dimensions of Frame pants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

You don’t have to carry around a measuring tape just for the next time you’re looking for parking and come across a space that’s somewhat close to a crosswalk, authorities say.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024

CAIRO, Ga. — Zita Magloire carefully adjusted a soft measuring tape across Kenadie Evans’ pregnant belly.

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2024

Forty-nine inches in diameter at breast height, according to his measuring tape.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2023

Owen says, pulling the measuring tape across a board.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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