"gaffer tape" meaning in English

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          "word": "duct tape"
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          "sense": "sturdy adhesive tape",
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          "word": "膠布"
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          "word": "电器胶带"
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          "roman": "juéyuán jiāodài",
          "sense": "sturdy adhesive tape",
          "word": "绝缘胶带"
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          "sense": "sturdy adhesive tape",
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