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tape

US/teɪ̯p/ common informal slang uk
noun (5) verb (3)

noun

1.

a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening

  • “he used a piece of tape for a belt”
  • “he wrapped a tape around the package”
2.

a recording made on magnetic tape

  • “the several recordings were combined on a master tape”
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3.

the finishing line for a foot race

  • “he broke the tape in record time”
4.

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”
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5.

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”
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verb

1.

fasten or attach with tape

  • “tape the shipping label to the box”
2.
3.

register electronically

  • “They recorded her singing”
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Origin

From Middle English tape, tappe, from Old English tæppa, tæppe (“ribbon, tape”); further origin unclear.

Phrases

  • adhesive tape
  • athletic tape
  • audio tape
  • barricade tape
  • bias tape
  • binding tape
  • blue tape
  • box-sealing tape
  • tape off
  • tape over

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