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Duck tape vs. Duct tape
Duck tape
/ˈdʌk teɪp/Examples:
She fixed the leaky pipe using sturdy duck tape.The broken chair was held together with layers of duck tape.Duck tape can be a savior for quick car repairs.
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This word has no antonymsDuct tape
/ˈdʌkt teɪp/Examples:
Fix pipes to prevent leaks using duct tape.Create temporary book covers with colorful duct tape.Seal boxes securely with a layer of duct tape.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Duck tape got its name from duck cloth, a type of fabric originally used in its manufacture, whereas duct tape became associated with its use in heating and air-conditioning ducts.
- Remember that duck tape sounds like it would be used for something related to ducks, but it's really a brand name often used generically for these strong tapes.
- Duct tape is correctly used when referring to products that seal ducts, while duck tape can also refer to the actual brand known for similar tapes.
- The term duct tape is more closely related to its use in plumbing and air conditioning systems, keeping them sealed, whereas the Duck Tape brand produces tapes for a variety of creative and practical purposes.
- The spelling difference of c in duct and k in duck may help in discerning their origins and typical uses.
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