gaffer tapenoun [ U ]
uk/ˈɡæf.ə ˌteɪp/us/ˈɡæf.ɚ ˌteɪp/strong tape (= a long strip of material) that is sticky on one side, used for holding things in place:
The cables should be attached to the floor with gaffer tape so that nobody trips over them.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Bands, straps and strips
- band
- bar
- belt
- binding
- blindfold
- collar
- dog collar
- duct tape
- raffia
- ribbon
- rubber band
- Scotch tape
- Sellotape
- strip
- swathe
- sweatband
- tape
- thong
- webbing
- wristband
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