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duct tape

/ˈdʌkt teɪp/

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/ˈdʌkt teɪp/B1informal
  • ruПрочная водонепроницаемая клейкая лента, обычно изготовленная из ткани, покрытой полиэтиленом, используемая для временного ремонта, герметизации, связывания и различных практических применений.

A strong, waterproof adhesive tape typically made of cloth coated with polyethylene, used for temporary repairs, sealing, bundling, and various practical applications.

  1. Strong adhesive tapeA2informal

    A strong, waterproof, cloth-backed adhesive tape used for sealing, repairing, and binding.

    ruКлейкая лента

    • He used duct tape to fix the broken handle.
    • Duct tape is great for temporary repairs around the house.
    • She sealed the box with duct tape before shipping it.
  2. Versatile fix-allB1informalamerican

    A humorous or informal term for a tool that can fix almost any problem temporarily.

    ruУниверсальное средство для всего

    • In a pinch, duct tape can fix anything.
    • He joked that duct tape is the handyman's secret weapon.
    • They used duct tape to hold the car bumper in place.