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