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tape
tape
/ˈteɪp/
noun
(
)
A long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
(
tape
)
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
He used a piece of tape for a belt
he used a piece of tape for a belt
He wrapped a tape around the package
he wrapped a tape around the package
(
)
A recording made on magnetic tape
(
tape recording
,
taping
,
tape
)
a recording made on magnetic tape
The several recordings were combined on a master tape
the several recordings were combined on a master tape
Memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information
(
mag tape
,
magnetic tape
,
tape
)
memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information
He took along a dozen tapes to record the interview
he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview
Measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
(
tape
,
tape measure
,
tapeline
)
measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
The carpenter should have used his tape measure
the carpenter should have used his tape measure
The finishing line for a foot race
(
tape
)
the finishing line for a foot race
He broke the tape in record time
he broke the tape in record time
verb
Register electronically
(
tape
,
record
)
register electronically
They recorded her singing
They recorded her singing
(movie) record on videotape
(
tape
,
videotape
)
(movie) record on videotape
Fasten or attach with tape
(
tape
)
fasten or attach with tape
Tape the shipping label to the box
tape the shipping label to the box
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