untape

English

Etymology

un- + tape

Verb

untape (third-person singular simple present untapes, present participle untaping, simple past and past participle untaped)

  1. (transitive) To detach the adhesive tape from.
    • 2005, John A. Nelson, Joyce C. Nelson, The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking: 150 Easy Projects (page 405)
      After the glue sets, untape the sides from the drawers. Once you are sure all the drawer supports are positioned correctly, nail them in place using 1/2-inch-long brads.
    • 2008, Peep Show (British TV series), "Burgling" (series 5 episode 1)
      JEZ: We might need to tidy up a bit. And we may have to untape the DVD and video and TV and Sky remotes.

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