duct tape

[/dʌkt teɪp/]
nounpl: duct tapes
fita adesiva de pano
1. A strong, waterproof adhesive tape made of cloth or plastic backing coated with a rubber-based adhesive, originally designed for sealing heating and air conditioning ducts
He used duct tape to repair the broken pipe temporarily.
Ele usou fita adesiva de pano para reparar o cano quebrado temporariamente.
2. A versatile tool used for quick fixes, repairs, and makeshift solutions in construction, crafts, and everyday situations
Duct tape is every handyman's best friend for emergency repairs.
A fita adesiva de pano é a melhor amiga de todo encanador para reparos de emergência.
Duct tape holds significant cultural importance in American DIY and maker culture, symbolizing resourcefulness and temporary solutions. In Brazil, while appreciated for practical repairs, the American cultural association with improvisation and ingenuity is less prominent but growing with expanding DIY culture. The tape is widely available in both countries and represents a quick-fix mentality valued in North American handyman traditions.
NYC Slang
tape, fix-it tape, gaffers tape
Synonyms / Sinônimos
gaffer tapegaffers tapesilver tapeheavy-duty tapecloth tape

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
fita adesiva de pano
Most common and standard translation
Brazil (informal)
fita silver
Common colloquial usage, borrowed from English 'silver tape'
São Paulo
fita de pano
Shortened version commonly used among construction workers
Portugal
fita de tecido adesivo
More formal Portuguese European terminology

Related Words

adhesive tapemasking tapeelectrical tapepacking taperepair

Related Idioms & Phrases

held together with duct tape
duct tape solution
a duct tape fix
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