Definition of Masking tape

1. Noun. Adhesive tape used to cover the part of a surface that should not be painted.

Exact synonyms: Masking Paper
Generic synonyms: Adhesive Tape

Definition of Masking tape

1. Noun. A pressure sensitive tape made of a thin and easy-to-tear paper characterized by its the ease of removal ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Masking Tape

maskeg
maskegs
maskelynite
maskelynites
masker
maskered
maskering
maskers
maskery
maskette
maskettes
maskin
masking
masking paper
masking piece
masking tape (current term)
masking tapes
maskings
maskinonge
maskinonges
maskirovka
maskless
masklike
masklike face
masks
maslach
maslimomab
maslin
maslins
maslovite

Literary usage of Masking tape

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Helping Your Child Learn Math: With Activities for Children Aged 5 Through 13 by Patsy R. Kenter (1992)
"Have your child run a piece of masking tape up the side of the container so that ... Mark the level of the jar on the masking tape by drawing a line with a ..."

2. Celebrate Life: A Guide for Planning All Night Alcohol & Drug-Free edited by Sharon Murphy (1992)
"Wrap "center" around end of coat hanger and tape securely with masking tape. • Unfold petal paper. Gather bright colored petals over center, allowing a lot ..."

3. Niosh Manual of Analytical Methods: Sampling and Analytical Methods for edited by Peter M. Eller (1994)
"masking tape.. Don a clean pair of gloves. 2. Place the template over the area to be sampled, and secure the outside edges with masking tape. ..."

4. Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housingby David E. Jacobs by David E. Jacobs (1996)
"masking tape. masking tape is used on-site to define the area to be wiped. masking tape is required when wiping window sills and window wells in order to ..."

5. A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands by Barry Boyce (2004)
"masking tape - I find masking tape useful to label film canisters, ... The trick is easily accomplished with a piece of masking tape and initials applied ..."

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