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tape
noun(tape)measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
Synonyms: tape measure, tapeline,
Examples:
The carpenter should have used his tape measure.
tape
noun(tape)a recording made on magnetic tape
Synonyms: tape recording, taping,
Examples:
The several recordings were combined on a master tape.
tape
noun(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
Synonyms: mag tape, magnetic tape,
Examples:
He took along a dozen tapes to record the interview.
tape
noun(tape)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.
He wrapped a tape around the package.
tape
verb(tape)fasten or attach with tape
Examples:
Tape the shipping label to the box.
tape
noun(tape)the finishing line for a foot race
Examples:
He broke the tape in record time.