scotcher
tape, stick with tape
verb sko-SHEH Rare
Origin: From 'Scotch', the brand name of adhesive tape.
Also means
glue to the spot (figurative)
Usage Note
Scotcher literally means to stick something down with adhesive tape, using the brand name Scotch as its root. Figuratively it means to pin someone in place or leave them rooted to the spot with surprise. The past participle scotché is often used as an adjective meaning 'glued' or 'transfixed'.
Examples
"Il a scotché l'affiche sur le mur."
Natural Translation
He taped the poster to the wall.
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