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tape
memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information
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noun
memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information
“he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview”
noun
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
“he used a piece of tape for a belt”
noun
a recording made on magnetic tape
“the several recordings were combined on a master tape”
noun
measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
“the carpenter should have used his tape measure”
noun
the finishing line for a foot race
“he broke the tape in record time”
verb
register electronically
“They recorded her singing”
verb
record on videotape
verb
fasten or attach with tape
“tape the shipping label to the box”
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he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview
he used a piece of tape for a belt
he wrapped a tape around the package
the several recordings were combined on a master tape
the carpenter should have used his tape measure
he broke the tape in record time
They recorded her singing
tape the shipping label to the box
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