Meaning of 'tape'

noun

memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide

Synonyms: magnetic tape

noun

a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening

Example: "I used a piece of tape for a belt."

noun

a recording made on magnetic tape

Example: "the several recordings were combined on a master tape"

Synonyms: tape recording taping

noun

measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip of cloth or metal marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths

Example: "The carpenter should have used a tape measure."

Synonyms: tapeline tape measure

noun

the finishing line for a foot race

Example: "The runner broke the tape in record time."

verb

register electronically

Synonyms: record

verb

record on videotape

Synonyms: videotape

verb

fasten or attach with tape

Example: "tape the shipping label to the box"