tape
/tˈeɪp/
Explore definitions, synonyms, and language insights of tape
Definitions
Noun
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"
Noun
a recording made on magnetic tape; "the several recordings were combined on a master tape"
Noun
the finishing line for a foot race; "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; "the carpenter should have used his tape measure"
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; "he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview"
Verb
fasten or attach with tape; "tape the shipping label to the box"
Verb
record on videotape
Verb
register electronically; "They recorded her singing"
Synonyms
More General Terms
attach
enter
finish line
finishing line
measuring device
measuring instrument
measuring system
memory device
put down
record
recording
slip
storage device
strip
More Specific Terms
adhesive tape
audiotape
cassette tape
cut
inkle
magnetic stripe
prerecord
save
scotch tape
sellotape
tape record
videotape
webbing
write