duct tape

/ˌdʌkt ˈteɪp/
/dəkt teɪp/
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Definitions of duct tape
  1. noun
    a wide silvery adhesive tape intended to seal joints in sheet metal duct work but having many other uses
    “duct tape holds the world together”
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    type of:
    adhesive tape
    tape coated with adhesive
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