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tape

/teɪp/

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noun
measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
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"the carpenter should have used his tape measure"

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tape measure tapeline

type of:
measuring instrument measuring system measuring device
noun
a recording made on magnetic tape
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"the several recordings were combined on a master tape"

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tape recording taping

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recording
verb
register electronically
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record

type of:
enter put down record
verb
record on videotape
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videotape

type of:
enter put down record
noun
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
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"he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview"

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mag tape magnetic tape

type of:
memory device storage device
noun
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
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"he used a piece of tape for a belt" "he wrapped a tape around the package"

type of:
slip strip
verb
fasten or attach with tape
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"tape the shipping label to the box"

type of:
attach
noun
the finishing line for a foot race
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"he broke the tape in record time"

type of:
finish line finishing line

Examples of tape

"the carpenter should have used his tape measure"
"the several recordings were combined on a master tape"
"he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview"
"he used a piece of tape for a belt"
"he wrapped a tape around the package"
"tape the shipping label to the box"
"he broke the tape in record time"