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)

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Rhymes with TAPE

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