Duct tape is the correct phrase. We told them to use duct tape to seal the doors and windows.
Difference between Be reflected in something and Reflect on something
be reflected in something—be clearly shown in smth.: The low level of interest in the election has been reflected in the unwillingness of the citizens to vote. reflect on something—bring smth. into question or disfavor: Your behavior reflects on the good name of the school.
Desire vs Wish vs Want vs Crave vs Covet
Desire, wish, want, crave, covet mean having a longing for something.
Designate vs Name vs Nominate vs Elect vs Appoint
Designate, name, nominate, elect, appoint are comparable in the sense to declare a person one’s choice for incumbency of an office, position, post, or benefice.
Difference between Dual and Duel
Dual refers to something in a pair. After you install the dual carburetors, open the throttle half way. Duel is a formal battle or contest intended to settle a dispute. “Duel of the Titans” is a film about Romulus and Remus.
Difference between Be quit of someone and Be quits with someone
be quit of someone—be free or rid of a person: “On the whole,” she continued thoughtfully, “it would be much better if he died. I mean, I’d feel more finally quit of him.” be quits with someone—be even with smb. by repaying a debt or by means of retaliation: He was quits with all the […]
Difference between Be put up against the wall and Be up against the wall
be put up against the wall—said of smb. about to be executed by shooting: His appeal was turned down…. The day came round and he was put up against the wall to be shot. be up against the wall—(also: have one’s back against the wall) have run out of options; be pushed to the last […]
Deserve vs Merit vs Earn vs Rate
Deserve, merit, earn, rate mean to be or become worthy of something as recompense whether by way of reward or punishment.
Difference between Drowned and Drownded
Drowned is the correct word.
Difference between Downward and Downwards
Downward is preferred in American usage.
Descend vs Dismount vs Alight
Descend, dismount, alight mean to get or come down from a height.
Difference between Be put into execution and Be put to execution
be put into execution—(also: be carried into execution) be carried out: The plan was put into execution and this was the beginning of the manufacture of woolen fabrics. be put to execution—1. = be put into execution: The plan was put to execution, and the group of three moved down, alongside of the rocky wall. […]