duct tape

[duhk, duhkt] Origin

duct tape

[duhk, duhkt]
noun
a strongly adhesive silver-gray cloth tape, used in plumbing, household repairs, etc.
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duct tape
 
n
a type of strong waterproof adhesive silver-coloured cloth tape used for repairs by plumbers, electricians, etc

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