masking tape

noun

1. an easily removed adhesive tape used temporarily for defining margins, protecting surfaces, etc., as when painting, and sometimes also for binding, sealing, or mending.

masking tape

noun

1. an adhesive tape used to mask and protect surfaces surrounding an area to be painted

Word History and Origins

Origin of masking tape¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

“I’m scared I’m being too sensitive and I don’t know if I’m overreacting,” Too sensitive: the accusation abusers apply like masking tape to the mouths of their victims.

From Salon

They're asked to place the phrases along a line of masking tape on the floor - labelled "respect and consent culture" at one end, and "violence and abuse culture" at the other.

From BBC

But so far, nothing has stopped the number on the masking tape from going up.

From Seattle Times

The room was then sealed with masking tape around the door.

From BBC

After five or 10 minutes they left the room and used masking tape to tape up around the door and seal the room.

From BBC