Duct tape.
Gaffer tape
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Gaffer tape, that is."
"I've never seen such a Gaffer tape in all my life."
Etymology & History
British strong adhesive tape. From film/TV industry (gaffer = lighting technician). British technical terminology.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โ
Language
Mild
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Formality
Formal
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