sellotape

sellotape
sellotape [sel′ō tāp΄]
[also S-] Brit.
n.
< Sellotape, a Brit trademark
a thin, transparent cellulose or plastic adhesive tape
vt.
sellotaped, sellotaping
to fasten or seal with this tape

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