Definitions
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
a recording made on magnetic tape
“the several recordings were combined on a master tape”
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”
verb
fasten or attach with tape
“tape the shipping label to the box”
noun
the finishing line for a foot race
“he broke the tape in record time”
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