duct tape

[ duhk, duhkt ]

noun

1. a strongly adhesive silver-gray cloth tape, used in plumbing, household repairs, etc.

duct tape

noun

1. a type of strong waterproof adhesive silver-coloured cloth tape used for repairs by plumbers, electricians, etc

Example Sentences

With a bit of luck and duct tape, I thought we might put together enough votes to avoid a runoff.

From The Daily Beast

The windows were sealed shut around the edges by duct tape but still rattled when it got windy.

From The Daily Beast

He binds the little flyer with black plastic ties and seals her mouth with duct tape.

From The Daily Beast

Nobody was allowed in his room, where the windows were covered with black garbage bags secured with duct tape.

From The Daily Beast

The large roll of duct tape was still attached and found next to her head by firefighters.

From The Daily Beast

He folded duct tape around the ragged edges to keep them from fraying.

From Project Gutenberg