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English
Etymology
From un- + tape.
Verb
untape (third-person singular simple present untapes, present participle untaping, simple past and past participle untaped)
- (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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