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Definition of Sellotape
1. Noun. Transparent or semitransparent adhesive tape (trade names Scotch tape and Sellotape) used for sealing or attaching or mending.
Generic synonyms: Adhesive Tape
Derivative terms: Scotch Tape
Language type: Trademark, Trademark
2. Verb. Fasten or attach with sellotape. "The hotel manager scotch taped a note to the guest's door"
Definition of Sellotape
1. Noun. (British) A brand of adhesive tape (and similar products) similar to Scotch tape (''US''). ¹
2. Noun. (British) Adhesive tape. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive British) To seal something with adhesive tape. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sellotape
1. [v -TAPED, -TAPING, -TAPES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sellotape
Literary usage of Sellotape
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Life of Books: The Story of D.W. Thorpe Pty. Ltd., 1921-1987 by Joyce Nicholson, Daniel Wrixon Thorpe (2000)
"... Facing page: Congratulations from our supporters, in the silver anniversary
issue, July 1946 ANOTHER BEST SELLER! sellotape" A sellotape ad from ..."
2. Mum's Clare: A Mother's Eye View of Indonesia by Gina Graham (2005)
"'Have you any sellotape?' asked Clare with a frown. 'What for?' Raju seemed
nonplussed at ... smiled apologetically to me and revved out to get sellotape. ..."
3. Italian Lakesby Richard Sale by Richard Sale (2006)
"Level All levels Materials Sheet of cardboard, sheet of paper, some drawing pins
or sellotape Preparation A Prepare a sheet of cardboard ready for pinning ..."
4. Dutch Type by Jan Middendorp (2004)
"Kaye-a hippie by nature - distributed his posters personally, preferring sellotape
to glue and friendly shop windows or bars to anonymous walls. ..."
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