Simple Definition of tape
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: a long, narrow piece of material that is sticky on one side and that is used to stick things together or to cover or repair something
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: a thin piece of plastic that is coated with magnetic material on which information (such as sound or television images) may be stored
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: something recorded on tape
Full 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: asa : adhesive tapeb : magnetic tape ; also : cassette 2b
4 : tape recording
Examples of tape in a sentence
His eyeglasses are held together with tape.
The show was recorded on tape.
I was listening to a tape in the car.
She stuck a tape in the VCR.
Origin of tape
Middle English, from Old English tæppe
First Known Use: before 12th century
tape
Simple Definition of tape
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: to attach (something) using sticky tape
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: to fasten, tie, or cover (something) with tape
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: to record (something) on magnetic tape
Full Definition of tape
tapedtaping
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 in a sentence
She taped a note to the refrigerator.
I taped the box shut.
The show is taped before a live audience.
1609
First Known Use of tape
1609
tape
Definition of tape
1 : recorded on tape <tape music>
2 : intended for use with recording (as magnetic) tape <a tape cartridge>
1947
First Known Use of tape
1947
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Definition of tape for Students
1 : a narrow strip of material that is sticky on one side and is used to stick one thing to another
2 : magnetic tape
3 : 1videotape 2
4 : tape recording
5 : a narrow band of cloth or plastic <He broke the tape and won the race.>
Definition of tape for Students
tapedtaping
1 : to fasten, cover, or hold up with sticky tape
2 : to make a recording of <She taped their conversation.>
Learn More about tape
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Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for "tape" Medical Dictionary: Definition of "tape" Spanish Central: Translation of "tape" Nglish: Translation of "tape" for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of "tape" for Arabic speakers
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