waterproof tape

  • 1waterproof — I UK [ˈwɔːtə(r)ˌpruːf] / US [ˈwɔtərˌpruf] adjective * 1) a) waterproof clothes keep you dry because they do not let rain pass through them a waterproof jacket All of our boots are 100% waterproof. b) used about other things that do not let water… …

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  • 2waterproof — wa|ter|proof1 [ wɔtər,pruf ] adjective * 1. ) waterproof clothes keep you dry because they do not let rain pass through them: a waterproof jacket All of our boots are 100% waterproof. a ) used about other things that do not let water inside:… …

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  • 3duct 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. Son, it’s time you… …

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  • 4Duct tape — A roll of glossy, gray duct tape. Duct tape, or duck tape, is cloth or scrim backed pressure sensitive tape often sealed with polyethylene. It is very similar to gaffer tape but differs in that gaffer tape was designed to be cleanly removed,… …

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  • 5Electrical tape — is a type of pressure sensitive tape used to insulate electrical wires and other material that conduct electricity. Itcan be made of many plastics, but vinyl is most popular; it stretches well and gives an effective and long lasting insulation.A… …

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  • 6Gaffer tape — Gaffer tape, sometimes shortened to gaff tape (especially by theater and photographic professionals), or made possessive, as gaffer s tape , is a strong, cotton cloth pressure sensitive tape. It is an essential, all purpose tool on theater, film… …

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  • 7Drafting tape — Drafting Tape, also known as the second most useful tape in the world [citation needed], is similar to duct tape in that is has a wide variety of uses, but differs in several key areas. Drafting tape is not nearly as strong as duct tape or Gaffer …

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  • 8duct tape — 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 • Hypernyms: ↑adhesive tape * * * noun : a wide cloth adhesive tape originally designed for sealing… …

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  • 9Maynard tape primer — system The Maynard tape primer was a system designed by Edward Maynard to allow for more rapid reloading of muskets. Contents 1 Invention …

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  • 10duct tape — n. a very strong adhesive tape with a waterproof backing, used to seal ducts, hoses, etc …

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