fish tape en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From fish (“to get hold of an object”) + tape.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A long strip of stiff metal, frequently kept on a spool, used to guide or draw wires and cables through a building.
The installers attempted to thread the fish tape through the conduit, but were unable to reach around the tight bend in the tube.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fish tapes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |