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duct tape

[ duhk, duhkt ]
/ dʌk, dʌkt /

noun

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

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Nearby words

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British Dictionary definitions for duct tape

duct tape

noun

a type of strong waterproof adhesive silver-coloured cloth tape used for repairs by plumbers, electricians, etc
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Word Origin and History for duct tape

duct tape

by 1943; see duct (here in the electrical wiring sense) + tape.

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