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Gaffer tape

Gaffer tape is a special kind of tape that grown-ups use to fix things. It's very strong and sticky, like when you put a sticker on your paper, but it's much bigger and tougher.

Imagine you have a big hole in your toy boat, and you want to fix it so you can play with it again. You can use some gaffer tape to cover the hole. First, you have to clean the area where the hole is, so the tape can stick well. Then you take a big piece of gaffer tape and put it over the hole. You can press hard on the tape to make sure it stays put.

Gaffer tape is also very useful for grown-ups who work on movies or TV shows. They use it to hold things together, like wires or props, so they don't fall apart when the actors are acting. They can also use gaffer tape to mark the floor, so the actors know where to stand and where not to go.

So, gaffer tape is like a super strong tape that can help fix things and hold stuff together, and it's helpful for grown-ups who work in movies or TV shows.
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