Scotch tape
Meaning
Transparent or translucent pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, used for sealing items together, especially paper.
Synonyms
Translations
scotch
plakband
κολλητική ταινία
Tesafilm
fita adesiva
diurex teipiEtymology
Genericized trademark from Scotch Tape. Reportedly a reference to the stereotypical tendency of the Scottish towards thrift, due to cutting of corners with the product initially produced. Compare Dutch oven for similar sense of origin.
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