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Definition of griptape

griptape

/ˈɡrɪpˌteɪp/
grip · tape
Plural:griptapes
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Past Simple:griptaped
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Past Participle:griptaped
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Present Participle:griptaping
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griptape Lexical Profile

griptape Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A coarse, sandpaper-like sheet with an adhesive backing applied to the top surface of a skateboard deck or scooter to provide traction for the rider's feet, or a frictional tape wrapped around sporting equipment handles.

Example

"He carefully pressed the fresh sheet of black griptape onto the wooden skateboard deck and trimmed the edges with a razor blade."

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• verb

1

To apply adhesive traction tape to the surface of a skateboard deck, scooter, or piece of sporting equipment.

Example

"The shop technician offered to griptape the new deck for free before we took it to the skatepark."

• Nearby Words

gripping
grippingly
grippy
griptape
grisly
grist
gristle

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Griptape. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/griptape
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