duck tape

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A kind of tape made from, or incorporating, cotton "duck" fabric.
  • (trademark) A type of multi-purpose heavy-duty adhesive tape.

Etymology

Compound from English duck (a tightly woven fabric, canvas) + English tape (adhesive tape, bind with adhesive tape, videotape).

Origin

English

tape

Gloss

adhesive tape, bind with adhesive tape, videotape

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