American English pronunciation
How to pronounce tape
IPA transcription: ['teɪp]
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Noun
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a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
“he used a piece of tape for a belt”
“he wrapped a tape around the package”
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a recording made on magnetic tape
“the several recordings were combined on a master tape”
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the finishing line for a foot race
“he broke the tape in record time”
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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”
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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”
Verb
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register electronically
“They recorded her singing”
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fasten or attach with tape
“tape the shipping label to the box”
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record on videotape
Usage examples
- The show was shot on videotape, similar to most daytime dramas.
- Mark untaped the package carefully.
- We're out of sellotape.
- The match is broadcast, or videotaped and played later.
- There's no point in disclaiming, we have everything on tape.
- This morning I found a calculator taped to my Wii.
- Their logo is the Statue of Liberty holding a floppy disk and tape spool.
- This morning I found a calculator taped to my Wii.
- Growing from cassette culture, output included records and videotapes.
- The pillars have an inclination and are slightly tapered.