duct tape
Handyman's quick fix
Duct tape is a strong, flexible adhesive tape with a fabric mesh backing, typically silver-gray.
Originally designed for sealing ductwork, it became a universal fix-it solution: He duct-taped the bumper back on.
The tape's reputation for improvised repairs has made it cultural shorthand for quick, low-tech problem-solving.
Useful for varied applications
- resourcefulSkilled at solving problems
- handyUseful and nearby
- improvisationSpontaneous, unplanned creation
- creativeProducing original ideas
MacGyver · practical · solution · makeshift · jerry-rig · survival · camping · emergency
Apt to adhere
- adhesionState of clinging fast
- bondingForming close connections
- tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
- clingHold tightly to
attach · fasten · affix · peel · wrap · residue · silver · gray
Material covering damage
reinforce · maintenance · DIY · temporary · seal · leak · crack · hole
Having great physical power
- toughDurable and strong
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
long-lasting · hard-wearing · resilient · reliable · tensile · rugged · industrial-strength · robust
Enclose by winding around
- strapNarrow flexible binding material
- tieEqual score, or neckwear
- secureProtected from harm
- bindFasten or obligate
bundle · fasten · restrain · hold · attach · splint · hinge · reinforce
multipurpose
Useful for varied applications
- resourcefulSkilled at solving problems
- handyUseful and nearby
- improvisationSpontaneous, unplanned creation
MacGyver · creative · practical · solution · makeshift · jerry-rig · survival · camping · emergency · astronaut
sticky
Apt to adhere
cling · attach · fasten · affix · peel · wrap · residue · silver · gray · pressure-sensitive
patch
Material covering damage
damage · reinforce · maintenance · DIY · temporary · seal · leak · crack · hole · rip
strong
Having great physical power
- toughDurable and strong
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- sturdySolidly built, durable
heavy-duty · long-lasting · hard-wearing · resilient · reliable · tensile · rugged · industrial-strength · robust · dependable
wrap
Enclose by winding around
bind · bundle · fasten · restrain · hold · attach · splint · hinge · reinforce · join
waterproof
Impervious to moisture
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
- watertightPrevents liquid from passing
weatherproof · insulate · leakproof · moisture · draft · gap · vent · ductwork · HVAC · pipe
- adhesive tapesadhesive strips
- bonding suppliesglue stick, glue gun, superglue, epoxy, wood glue
- DIY fixescaulking, patching, zip ties, glue, hot glue
- repair suppliesglue, epoxy, adhesive, hot glue, wood glue
- Workshop Suppliesrulers, levels, plumb bobs, safety glasses, hard hats
- makeshift fixesquick fix, stopgap, band-aid, bandaid, jerry-rigging
duct tapewelding
Heat-fusing metal pieces
soldering · epoxy · rivets · precision engineering · bolts