tape

¹tape

noun \ˈtāp\

Definition of TAPE

1

: a narrow woven fabric

2

: a string or ribbon stretched breast-high above the finish line of a race

3

: a narrow flexible strip or band: as

a : adhesive tape

b : magnetic tape ; also : cassette 2b

4

: tape recording

Examples of TAPE

1. His eyeglasses are held together with tape.
2. The show was recorded on tape.
3. I was listening to a tape in the car.
4. She stuck a tape in the VCR.

Origin of TAPE

Middle English, from Old English tæppe

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to TAPE

Synonyms

video, tape recording, vid, videotape

Related Words

DVD, laser disc; videocassette, videodisc (or videodisk)

Rhymes with TAPE

ape, cape, chape, crape, crepe, drape, gape, grape, jape, nape, rape, scape, scrape, shape

²tape

verb

tapedtap·ing

Definition of TAPE

transitive verb

1

: to fasten, tie, bind, cover, or support with tape

2

: to record on tape and especially magnetic tape <tape an interview>

intransitive verb

: to record something on tape and especially magnetic tape

Examples of TAPE

1. She taped a note to the refrigerator.
2. I taped the box shut.
3. The show is taped before a live audience.

First Known Use of TAPE

1609

³tape

adjective

Definition of TAPE

1

: recorded on tape <tape music>

2

: intended for use with recording (as magnetic) tape <a tape cartridge>

First Known Use of TAPE

1947