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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDuct Tape
/dʌkt teɪp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A strong, adhesive tape used for sealing, holding, or repairing various materials.
"I used duct tape to fix the leaky pipe under the sink." - 2
A type of tape that is waterproof and can be used for a variety of purposes beyond its original intent.
"He wrapped the broken chair leg with duct tape to keep it from falling apart."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'duct tape' originated in the 1940s, derived from the combination of 'duct', referring to air ducts, and 'tape', a flexible strip used for binding. Initially developed for military use during World War II, it has evolved to become a household staple due to its versatility and strength.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Duct Tape" is said worldwide
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ruban adhésif
Transliteration: ruban adhésif
"J'ai utilisé du ruban adhésif pour réparer la fuite."
Duct Tape
Transliteration: Duct Tape
"Ich habe Duct Tape verwendet, um das kaputte Rohr zu reparieren."
nastro adesivo
Transliteration: nastro adesivo
"Ho usato il nastro adesivo per riparare il tubo."
cinta adhesiva
Transliteration: cinta adhesiva
"Usé cinta adhesiva para arreglar la fuga."
fita adesiva
Transliteration: fita adesiva
"Usei fita adesiva para consertar o cano."
डक्ट टेप
Transliteration: ḍakṭ ṭep
"मैंने पाइप की मरम्मत के लिए डक्ट टेप का इस्तेमाल किया।"
布胶带
Transliteration: bù jiāo dài
"我用布胶带修理了漏水的管子。"
덕트 테이프
Transliteration: deokteu teipeu
"나는 누수된 파이프를 수리하기 위해 덕트 테이프를 사용했다."
ダクトテープ
Transliteration: dakuto tēpu
"漏れたパイプを修理するためにダクトテープを使った。"
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