gaffer tape
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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But the frequent traveler who craves a “pitch black” room at night is also a big fan of gaffer tape, which is like electrical tape but is easier to tear.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 8, 2022
He just got some gaffer tape and gaffered his two fingers together, and Ben played the rest of the set.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2014
Down below, the two stoves sit on a piece of particleboard floor attached to the ornate marble floor with what looks a lot like gaffer tape.
From Newsweek ● Mar. 10, 2013
The best roadies are half-magician, half-skeptic – able to neutralise any technical snafu with gaffer tape while simultaneously rolling their eyes at the outre demands of a pampered vocalist.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 12, 2012
He dug out his laptop, a battered thing held together with band stickers and gaffer tape, and plugged in a wireless card.
From Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Doctorow, Cory
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