duct tape
noun/ˈdʌkt teɪp/
/ˈdʌkt teɪp/
[uncountable]- very strong cloth tape that is waterproof and sticky on one side, often used for repairing things or covering holes in pipesWord Origin1970s: originally used for repairing leaks in ducted ventilation and heating systems.
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