duct tape

• Cinta adhesiva resistente e impermeable, generalmente de tela recubierta de polietileno, utilizada para reparaciones temporales, sellado, atado y diversas aplicaciones prácticas.

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.

   cinta adhesiva de tela

   • 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.

   Cinta multiusos todopoderosa

   • 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.