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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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  1. 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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