How to Use masking tape in a Sentence

masking tape

noun
  • Wind a piece of masking tape around the bit to act as a depth stop.
    — Thomas Klenck, Popular Mechanics, 14 Aug. 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
  • Its hind legs were bound with masking tape and a large amount of its fur was missing.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 8 May 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 patches from burlap and attach with small masking tape strips.
    — Woman's Day Staff, Woman's Day, 25 July 2018
  • Each person wrote their name on a piece of masking tape, and put it inside the amp.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Tarps and blankets can only be placed with painter's, gaffer or masking tapes.
    — Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Tarps and blankets can only be placed with painter's tape, gaffer tape or masking tape.
    — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Cut the rubber band and slowly peel the masking tape off to remove the foil.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Slide the neck into the duct opening and secure with masking tape or duct tape.
    — Beverly Rivers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Slowly peel the liquid masking tape from the window, pulling the paint with it.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Cover the door with cobwebs and secure them with masking tape.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 5 July 2022
  • To make these grooves, use masking tape to hold the front uprights together.
    — Richard Romanski, Popular Mechanics, 15 Feb. 2020
  • The tiled floor was missing some teeth and masking tape was holding some other bits in place.
    — Maureen Corrigan, Washington Post, 3 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
  • Use masking tape, Command hooks or tiny nails (if allowed) to hang your items.
    — Laura Daily, Star Tribune, 23 Apr. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • On Tuesday, Biles had a simple piece of masking tape on her door.
    — New York Times, 28 July 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Affix the arm stencil to the bottom pumpkin with masking tape.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 15 July 2022
  • Set up a large tic-tac-toe grid on one side of a room using masking tape, rolled up towels or belts to create lines.
    — Jen Murphy, WSJ, 2 Jan. 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • Use a rubber band or masking tape to secure the soaking bag to the showerhead.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 28 June 2026
  • 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

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