tape
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
Definition categories: man–made, slip, strip
2. a recording made on magnetic tape
- the several recordings were combined on a master tape
Similar word(s): taping
Definition categories: man–made, recording
3. the finishing line for a foot race
- he broke the tape in record time
Definition categories: location
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
Similar word(s): tapeline
Definition categories: man–made
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
Definition categories: man–made
Sentences with tape as a noun:
- Hand me some tape. I need to fix a tear in this paper.
- After the party there was tape all over the place.
- Jones broke the tape in 47.77 seconds, a new world record.
- Did you get that on tape?
- Old couples sometimes will play tapes at each other during a fight.
- Don’t fight the tape.
- His pass was right on the tape.
verb
1. fasten or attach with tape
- tape the shipping label to the box
Definition categories: contact, attach
2. record on videotape
Similar word(s): videotape
Definition categories: communication, enter, record
3. register electronically
Similar word(s): record
Definition categories: communication, enter, record
Sentences with tape as a verb:
- Can you tape that together, please?
- I've finally got this thing taped.