duck tape
"Duck tape" originally referred to a type of tape made from duck cloth and is now a trademarked brand name often used interchangeably with "duct tape."
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Definition
B2General Use
(common, trademark)A versatile, durable tape used for various purposes, including repairs, crafting, and sealing.
Example
- She used duck tape to fix the broken chair.
- Duck tape is great for quick household repairs.
C1Historical
(historical)A type of tape made from tightly woven duck fabric, known for its durability and water resistance.
Example
- In the past, duck tape was used for belting and binding due to its strength.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "duck tape":
duct tapetape overtape upadhesive tapetape balltape echotime tapetape outzip tiedemo tape