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gaff tape

gaff tape is the alternative form of gaffer tape.

Meaning of gaffer tape

Noun

gaffer tape (countable and uncountable, plural gaffer tapes)

  1. A sturdy adhesive tape, made of plastic reinforced with cross-linked fibre, often used by stage lighting electricians.

Questions about gaff tape

What is gaff tape the alternative form of?
Gaff tape is the alternative form of gaffer tape.

Words near gaff tape in the dictionary

  1. gaff off
  2. gaff rig
  3. gaff rigs
  4. gaff sail
  5. gaff sails
  6. gaff tape
  7. Gaff Topsail
  8. gaff-rig
  9. gaff-rigged
  10. gaff-rigging
  11. gaff-rigs

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