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Scotch tape
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scotchtape
English
thumb|right|A roll of Scotch tape.
Etymology
Genericized trademark from en w:Scotch Tape 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 en Dutch oven for similar sense of origin.
Noun
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en US Philippines Singapore Canada transparent or translucent pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, used for sealing items together, especially paper.
en sellotape Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand sticky tape Britain, Australia
Descendants
bg скоч 1
ro scoci 1
ru скотч 1
es cinta Scotch 1
Translations
adhesive tape
See also
en adhesive tape
en Durex
en sticky tape
en tape
References
en genericized trademarks terms derived from toponyms
en Tapes