the tape
Definition of the tape
: a long, thin piece of material that is stretched across the finish line of a race to be broken by the first one across the line She broke the tape in record time.
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tapeplay
: a narrow flexible strip or band: such as
: adhesive tape
: magnetic tape
: to fasten, tie, bind, cover, or support with tape
: to record on tape and especially magnetic tape
: to record something on tape and especially magnetic tape
: recorded on tape
: intended for use with recording (such as magnetic) tape
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