untape en · VERB
Etymology
From un- + tape.
Meanings
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(transitive) To detach the adhesive tape from.
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.
2005, John A. Nelson, Joyce C. Nelson, The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking: 150 Easy Projects, page 405:JEZ: We might need to tidy up a bit. And we may have to untape the DVD and video and TV and Sky remotes.
2008, Peep Show (British TV series), "Burgling" (series 5 episode 1)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| untaped | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| untaped | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| untapes | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| untaping | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |