"Sticky tape" refers to a type of adhesive material commonly used to stick two things together. It usually comes on a roll and has a sticky side that sticks to surfaces. Full definition
You can also try winding double sided sticky tape around the cords, cats don't like «sticky» and you could find that this trick does the job nicely. (best-cat-art.com)
The Pro 4 is not all held together with sticky tape and hope like some tablets seem to be either. (pocket-lint.com)
Cats don't like the feel of sticky tape on their paws so they won't scratch where that is applied. (pawmettolifeline.org)