gaffer tape

British  

noun

1. strong adhesive tape used in electrical repairs

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Example Sentences

Some of the vessels were very unsafe, held together using gaffer tape and planks of wood.

From BBC

"We're using gaffer tape instead of having things replaced."

From BBC

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

Days before 27 people drowned in the deadliest crossing on record it found vessels held together with gaffer tape.

From BBC

It’s written with Magic Marker on cardboard, the same size as the books today, and bound with gaffer tape.

From New York Times