How to Use masking tape in a Sentence

masking tape

noun

• 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
• Each person wrote their name on a piece of masking tape, and put it inside the amp.
  — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2024
• 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
• Place strips of masking tape across the can to hold the dowel in place, then place the can in the freezer overnight or until the juice is solid.
  — Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
• 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

Last Updated: 12 Oct 2024