Sellotape
A brand of adhesive tape similar to Scotch tapeA brand of adhesive tape (and similar products) similar to Scotch tape (US).
» This sellotape is no good – it keeps coming off.
Diese Klebestreifen taugen nichts; die gehen immer wieder ab. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Этот скотч никуда не годится — постоянно отклеивается. — Wezel
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1 senses(Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, uncountable, usually)A brand of adhesive tape (and similar products) similar to Scotch tape (US).
transparent or semitransparent adhesive tape (trade names Scotch tape and Sellotape) used for sealing or attaching or mending
Examples
4 sentencesThis sellotape is no good – it keeps coming off.
ruЭтот скотч никуда не годится — постоянно отклеивается. — Wezel
deDiese Klebestreifen taugen nichts; die gehen immer wieder ab. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Sellotape is a useful tool for every arts and crafts hobbyist.
This sellotape doesn't stick.
ruЭтот скотч не клеится. — Wezel
deDieses Klebeband klebt nicht. — Zaghawa
This sellotape isn't sticky.
deDieses Klebeband klebt nicht. — Zaghawa
Forms
plural: Sellotapes| Singular | Sellotape |
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uncountable
Synonyms
3 synonyms- transparent or semitransparent adhesive tape (trade names Scotch tape and Sellotape) used for sealing or attaching or mending:cellulose tapeScotch tape
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable