(US, medical) Surgical tape, such tape made specifically for medical purposes.
(US, medical) Surgical tape, such tape made specifically for medical purposes.
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(British, Australia) adhesive tape.
(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) Adhesive tape.
(transitive, British, Irish, Australian, New Zealand) To seal with adhesive tape.
(US, Philippines, Singapore, Canada) or translucent pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, used for sealing items together, especially paper.
Tape with an adhesive film on one side, used to attach materials to something.
Adhesive tape means: Tape with an adhesive film on one side, used to attach materials to something.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
adhesive tape means: Tape with an adhesive film on one side, used to attach materials to something.. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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