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Definition of Duct tape
1. Noun. A wide silvery adhesive tape intended to seal joints in sheet metal duct work but having many other uses. "Duct tape holds the world together"
Definition of Duct tape
1. Noun. 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. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To use duct tape in order to tape one object to another. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Duct Tape
Literary usage of Duct tape
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Home Energy Projects: An Energy Conservation Guide for Do-It-Yourselfers by DIANE Publishing Company, Jeffrey S. Tiller (1996)
"Seal the joints with high quality aluminum duct tape. ... Seal these leaks with
the duct tape. 2. Measure the distance around the ducts and cut strips of ..."
2. Daily Paragraph Editing: Student Practice Books by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers (2007)
"In her article Handyman's Hero Hailed as a Healer marian uhlman inquirer staff
writer reports on a medical study involving duct tape and warts. ..."
3. Gait Analysis in the Science of Rehabilitation edited by Joel A. DeLisa (2000)
"This sandwich is held together with duct tape and is typically about 4-mm thick.
The FSR switches consist of two thin layers of flexible plastic, ..."
4. Multi-Language Glossary on Natural Disasters edited by Kenzo Toki (1994)
"It should be understood, however, that duct tape may dry out and fall off.
A better approach would be to use seamless ductwork in these areas. ..."
5. Home Energy Manual (1993)
"As the adhesive on the cloth "duct tape" or similar product originally used to
... Traditional "duct tape" has a short life and should be avoided in any ..."
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