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Definition of duct tape noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

duct tape

noun

/ˈdʌkt teɪp/

/ˈdʌkt teɪp/

[uncountable]

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very strong cloth tape that is waterproof and sticky on one side, often used for repairing things or covering holes in pipes
Word Origin1970s: originally used for repairing leaks in ducted ventilation and heating systems.

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