How to Use masking tape in a Sentence

masking tape

noun
Definition of masking tapenext
  • Mark the spot with a piece of painters’ or masking tape.
    — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 29 Mar. 2021
  • Use masking tape to hold the loop in place and tape it to the floor on both sides of the loop.
    — Ben Finio, Scientific American, 14 Nov. 2019
  • Wind a piece of masking tape around the bit to act as a depth stop.
    — Thomas Klenck, Popular Mechanics, 14 Aug. 2021
  • To take it a step further, put masking tape on the floor to mark where the bin will go.
    — Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 21 July 2022
  • Cut the rubber band and slowly peel the masking tape off to remove the foil.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2022
  • At the front of the store, the boy found a section with Scotch tape and notebooks and pencils and pens and masking tape.
    — Kate Dicamillo, Harper’s Magazine , 9 Nov. 2022
  • Its hind legs were bound with masking tape and a large amount of its fur was missing.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 8 May 2021
  • This dollar store Halloween wreath starts with a roll of masking tape—and a pair of hands!
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2022
  • The name of the last occupant is scrawled in pen on a piece of masking tape outside the doorway.
    — Bill Plaschke, latimes.com, 4 June 2018
  • The only difference is that the one on the right side has masking tape covering the side of the can, but not the very top.
    — Rhett Allain, WIRED, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Mark the bit with masking tape or use a stop collar to prevent it from breaking through the top.
    — Neal Barrett, Popular Mechanics, 14 Nov. 2020
  • For the ease of keeping track of things, put a piece of masking tape on each circuit breaker and on each light.
    — Laura Feiveson, Popular Mechanics, 12 June 2020
  • First, thoroughly tape down and across the mirror with strips of painter’s masking tape so that the whole thing doesn’t break.
    — Roy Berendson, Popular Mechanics, 13 Sep. 2020
  • Once the paint is dry, place masking tape on every side of the bottom panel on the front of your bookcase.
    — Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2021
  • To get the look, stretch cobwebs to somewhat cover the door and secure them with masking tape.
    — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022
  • On Tuesday, Biles had a simple piece of masking tape on her door.
    — New York Times, 28 July 2021
  • But, of course, that doesn't stop them from putting their name on masking tape for the bottom of casserole dishes at the church potluck.
    — Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2016
  • Wrap the wire, including any sharp ends, with masking tape.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Press a layer of masking tape on the cut line to reduce splintering as the blade exits the wood.
    — Tim Layton, Popular Mechanics, 14 Mar. 2019
  • To make these grooves, use masking tape to hold the front uprights together.
    — Richard Romanski, Popular Mechanics, 15 Feb. 2020
  • My hairdresser pulled out some masking tape, stuck it to the bottom on the inside and zipped it back up.
    — Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Some of the paint is chipping, and some units still have masking tape on the windows from past hurricanes.
    — New York Times, 3 July 2021
  • The tiled floor was missing some teeth and masking tape was holding some other bits in place.
    — Maureen Corrigan, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Tarps and blankets can only be placed with painter's tape, gaffer tape or masking tape.
    — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Use masking tape, Command hooks or tiny nails (if allowed) to hang your items.
    — Laura Daily, Star Tribune, 23 Apr. 2021
  • Strip the pistol down to the frame and use masking tape to cover all surfaces of the handle and magazine well.
    — Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 19 Nov. 2019
  • The Texan then joined Kapouano in going around the house with paper cut-outs and masking tape to plan the exhibit.
    — Tom Benning, Dallas News, 25 June 2019
  • Warning: cover your pets' ears and put masking tape on the window panes.
    — Fox News, 23 May 2018
  • At a nearby cave, investigators found a roll of masking tape with a piece of plastic stuck to it that matched tape found on a red flashlight at the crime scene.
    — Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 29 June 2023
  • In an Arizona facility, inspectors reported that staff had covered the door alarm speaker and controls with masking tape.
    — Steven Rich, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2023

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