Definition of tape
3
:a string or ribbon stretched breast-high above the finish line of a race
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:a narrow woven fabric
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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.
Recent Examples of tape from the Web
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Craig, however, said the gas station also has a video tape of the event and offers more details about what led up to the officer firing mace at Jackson.
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Lil Uzi Vert vs. The World and The Perfect L.U.V. tape featured cartoon renditions of Uzi along with his now ex-girlfriend Brittany Byrd, who in interviews Uzi spoke of as a major creative inspiration.
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The bar itself is made of speakers, a wall is covered with cassette tapes, dancing is encouraged.
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Long strips of packing tape were found on Thompson's hands.
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The tape on both sides of the football will be not so pleasant for the Saints.
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Tell me what your offseason film/tape work is like.
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Most of the material has never been broadcast, but on Monday, August 14 at 9/8c, the tapes will resurface in Diana: In Her Own Words, a documentary premiering on National Geographic.
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Properly Fitting Bra Any Victoria’s Secret saleswoman worth her salt can deftly wield that Pepto pink measuring tape, but the bra-fitting experience at Nordstrom, where employees go through a multiweek certification process, is revelatory.
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Origin and Etymology of tape
Middle English, from Old English tæppe
tape Synonyms
Synonyms
video, tape recording, vid, videotapeRelated Words
DVD, laser disc; videocassette, videodisc (or videodisk)Definition of tape
taped;
taping
transitive verb
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: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.
Recent Examples of tape from the Web
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Some tweeters, mentioning the Orlando Sentinel and Huber, questioned why NASA would tape a sign to flight hardware that wasn’t to be touched.
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Neither Jackson or Olympios – whose attorneys are still conducting their own investigation into the incident — will be returning to Mexico to tape the series, however.
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Tape the chat icon in the upper right hand corner to start a message!
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The black tie event will tape at the Apollo Theater in Harlem on Sunday, June 25 and air on Spike on July 9.
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Did the President surreptitiously tape his Oval Office conversations, as suggested in his tweet?
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Secure the bills to a piece of paper with tape ($4 for two-pack, amazon.com), and fold and tape any dangling edges to the back.
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Meanwhile, Harvey prepared to tape his final two episodes at the WMAQ-Ch.
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Emmanuel joins other Latin superstars like Pepe Aguilar, Julieta Venegas, Los Tigres del Norte and most recently Miguel Bosé to tape an Unplugged.
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First Known Use of tape
1609
First Known Use of tape
1947
TAPE Defined for English Language Learners
tape
play
noun
Definition of tape for English Language Learners
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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
tape
verb
Definition of tape for English Language Learners
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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
TAPE Defined for Kids
Definition of tape for Students
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:a narrow strip of material that is sticky on one side and is used to stick one thing to another
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:1videotape 2
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:a narrow band of cloth or plastic
- He broke the tape and won the race.
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of tape
:a narrow band of woven fabric;
especially
:adhesive tape
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