duct tape

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [duhkt teyp]
- /dʌkt teɪp/
- /dʌkt teɪp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhkt teyp]
- /dʌkt teɪp/

Definitions of duct tape words

noun duct tape a strongly adhesive silver-gray cloth tape, used in plumbing, household repairs, etc. 1
noun duct tape strong adhesive tape 1
uncountable noun duct tape Duct tape is a strong sticky tape that you use to join things together or to cover cracks in something. 0
noun duct tape a type of strong waterproof adhesive silver-coloured cloth tape used for repairs by plumbers, electricians, etc 0
noun duct tape a very strong adhesive tape with a waterproof backing, used to seal ducts, hoses, etc. 0
noun duct tape A generally gray waterproof tape used for many purposes, and possessing nearly mythic status in American culture. It is no longer used for constructing duct-work, as building codes require more advanced products. 0

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duct tape popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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