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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAdhesive Tape
/ədˈhiːsɪv teɪp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A strip of material coated with an adhesive on one or both sides, used for sticking objects together.
"I used adhesive tape to fix the torn paper." - 2
A type of tape that is specifically designed to adhere to surfaces for various applications.
"The adhesive tape is perfect for wrapping gifts."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'adhesive' originates from the Latin word 'adhaesivus', meaning 'sticking to', which evolved through Middle English. 'Tape' comes from the Old English 'tæppe', referring to a narrow strip of material, which has been used since the 14th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Adhesive Tape" is said worldwide
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ruban adhésif
Transliteration: ruban adhésif
"J'ai utilisé du ruban adhésif pour réparer le livre."
Klebeband
Transliteration: Klebeband
"Ich habe das Klebeband verwendet, um die Box zu schließen."
nastro adesivo
Transliteration: nastro adesivo
"Ho usato il nastro adesivo per riparare il foglio."
cinta adhesiva
Transliteration: cinta adhesiva
"Usé cinta adhesiva para arreglar el papel."
fita adesiva
Transliteration: fita adesiva
"Usei fita adesiva para consertar o livro."
चिपकने वाला टेप
Transliteration: chipakne wala tape
"मैंने कागज को ठीक करने के लिए चिपकने वाले टेप का इस्तेमाल किया।"
胶带
Transliteration: jiāodài
"我用胶带修复了书本。"
접착 테이프
Transliteration: jeopchak teipeu
"나는 종이를 고치기 위해 접착 테이프를 사용했다."
粘着テープ
Transliteration: nenchaku tēpu
"私は紙を修理するために粘着テープを使いました。"
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