tape

noun

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\ ˈtāp

Definition of tape

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : a narrow flexible strip or band: such as

a : adhesive tape

b : magnetic tape also : cassette sense 2b

2 : tape recording

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

4 : a narrow woven fabric

tape

verb

taped; taping

Definition of tape (Entry 2 of 3)

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

tape

adjective

Definition of tape (Entry 3 of 3)

1 : recorded on tape tape music

2 : intended for use with recording (such as magnetic) tape a tape cartridge

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Examples of tape in a Sentence

Noun 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. Verb She taped a note to the refrigerator. I taped the box shut. The show is taped before a live audience. See More

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The California native became an overnight sensation at Orange Lutheran High School after Ballislife made a highlight tape of him, which includes an incredible alley-oop dunk. — James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star, 11 May 2022 Someone should have watched more tape of Bivol, starting with Álvarez’s trainer Eddy Reynoso. — Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2022 The Heat have been in attendance throughout 76ers-Raptors, as well as breaking down tape of both teams back at FTX Arena. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2022 At times, as if there was no tape, prosecution and defense witnesses gave their accounts of what happened that night — versions that invariably differed from what was seen in black-and-white. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2022 This kit packs all the essentials that most hikers forget—zip ties, a sewing kit, trail marking tape, and more—into a single waterproof tin. — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 28 Apr. 2022 The 2007 tape, filmed when Kardashian and Ray J were dating at the time, gave rise to what would become her family's E! — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 28 Apr. 2022 Pen-and-ink drawings, pieces of tape, tiny doodles, massive watercolors, and film photography populate the pages of Marni creative director Francesco Risso’s issue of A Magazine Curated by. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2022 The three-hour show will take up all three hours of CBS’ prime time tonight starting live at 8 p.m. ET, tape-delayed for the west coast at 5 p.m. PT. — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Apr. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Items like phones are wiped down and tape on the floor takes dust off shoes. — Sean Mcdonnell, cleveland, 14 Apr. 2022 For example, Allen could be seen reacting to a very Katy Perry moment: The judge split her leather pants while singing and called for a crew member to tape her up. — Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, 29 Mar. 2022 The plan was to tape the turkey on the front door of the recipient's house, ring the doorbell and run away before they were seen, according to the affidavit. — Paul P. Murphy And Emma Tucker, CNN, 24 Dec. 2021 Zalatoris will return to Mariners Point on Monday to tape a PGA Entertainment story on his golf roots. — Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Sep. 2021 To make, tie a rubber band around the center of a candy bag to shape it into a bow tie, then tape a drawing of a bow tie to the front. — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 21 Apr. 2022 Slip a plastic bag over the hardware, then tape the edges. — Allison Duncan, WSJ, 22 Mar. 2022 Other names will be announced closer to the show date, including a handful of performers who will pre-tape their performances prior to the Pantages filming. — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Mar. 2022 Unscrew the decorative plate and slide it down the chain, then wrap and tape all components with a plastic bag. — Allison Duncan, WSJ, 22 Mar. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Artisan guilds and filmmakers balked at the academy’s decision to pre-tape eight award categories, including original score and film editing, to limit the run time to three hours. — Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2022 Ted DiBiase cut an amazing pre-tape promo before this match about the importance of the Million-Dollar Championship. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 18 May 2021 See More

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