police tape

noun

Tape used as a police barricade, typically in order to restrict access to the scene of a crime.

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Meanings

nounpolice tape (uncountable)
  1. uncountableTape used as a police barricade, typically in order to restrict access to the scene of a crime.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
barricade tape

Translations

German Polizeiabsperrung
  • Polizeiabsperrungtape used as a police barricade, typically used to restrict access at the scene of a crime
Cite this entry
APA

police tape. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/police%20tape

MLA

“police tape.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/police%20tape. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “police tape,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/police%20tape.

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