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Definition of tape
1 : a narrow flexible strip or band: such asa : adhesive tapeb : magnetic tape; also : cassette 2b
2 : tape recording
3 : a string or ribbon stretched breast-high above the finish line of a race
4 : 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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TMZ reports that Rob and Chyna are offered a sex tape deal.
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In reality, anti-choice legislators use them as a pretext to impose costs and red tape on abortion clinics, forcing them to close.
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The city will use tape, paint or stakes to warn people to stay away from places where the path has broken and danger spots.
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Laanlabs, a small app developer, has created a virtual tape measurer in their new app AR Measure.
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By 1 p.m. Sunday, crime scene tape had been cleared from the quiet stretch of East Carter Avenue, located just two blocks southeast of Eastern Boulevard.
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Following one of the Chargers’ final minicamp practices of the summer, Matt Slauson found some shade and started to work through all the tape holding his gear in place.
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But did the studio consult any other evidence besides the tape?
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Emily and another one of our young staffers, Kalyn Kahler, volunteered to each take half the tape and transcribe the entire thing.
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Origin and Etymology of tape
Middle English, from Old English tæppe
tape
Definition of tape
taped
;taping
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.
Recent Examples of tape from the Web
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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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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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The tape sticks to walls, floors, tables or any flat surface, and is designed for small hands to easily tape down and pull up without damaging surfaces.
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If minutes are properly concise, there should be no need to tape meetings.
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First Known Use of tape
1609
tape
Definition of tape
1 : recorded on tape tape music
2 : intended for use with recording (such as magnetic) tape a tape cartridge
First Known Use of tape
1947
TAPE Defined for English Language Learners
tape
playDefinition 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
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
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
taped
;taping
1 : to fasten, cover, or hold up with sticky tape
2 : to make a recording of She taped their conversation.
Medical Dictionary
tape
Medical Definition of tape
taped
;taping
: to fasten, tie, bind, cover, or support with tape and especially adhesive tape
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