gaffer tape

Frequency: 7.03.5 per million words

Used to form the compound noun 'gaffer tape', a type of heavy-duty adhesive tape often used in theatre, film, and photography production.

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  • The sound engineer secured the loose cable with a strip of gaffer tape.
  • Always label your mic lines using colored gaffer tape before the show starts.
  • We had run out of duct tape, so we improvised with gaffer tape instead.
  • The backdrop was held in place by lengths of gaffer-tape hidden along the frame.
  • Could you tear me a short piece of gaffer tape, please?
  • By the time the director arrived, the crew had already marked the stage with fluorescent gaffer tape.
  • If the tripod leg slips again, it will be fixed with two wraps of gaffer tape.
  • On location, we often rely on gaffer tape because it holds well but peels off cleanly.
  • Stop using electrical tape—this job calls for professional gaffer tape.
  • After the shoot, all gaffer tape was carefully removed to avoid residue.