sellotape
sellotape · sellotapes · sellotaped · sellotaping
To seal with adhesive tapeTo seal with adhesive tape.
/ˈsɛləteɪp/
» This sellotape is no good – it keeps coming off.
Diese Klebestreifen taugen nichts; die gehen immer wieder ab.
Этот скотч никуда не годится — постоянно отклеивается.
Meaning
1 senses(Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, UK)To seal with adhesive tape.
More definitions
- fasten or attach with sellotape
Examples
4 sentencesThis sellotape is no good – it keeps coming off.
ruЭтот скотч никуда не годится — постоянно отклеивается.
deDiese Klebestreifen taugen nichts; die gehen immer wieder ab.
Sellotape is a useful tool for every arts and crafts hobbyist.
This sellotape doesn't stick.
ruЭтот скотч не клеится.
deDieses Klebeband klebt nicht.
This sellotape isn't sticky.
deDieses Klebeband klebt nicht.
Forms
sellotapes, sellotaping, sellotaped, sellotaped| Base form | sellotape · to sellotape |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | sellotapes |
| Present participle | sellotaping |
| Past simple | sellotaped |
| Past participle | sellotaped |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- fasten or attach with sellotape:scotch tape
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle