Tape: meaning, definitions and examples

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tape

[ teɪp ]

^{Context #1}

audio recording

A long thin piece of material, typically rolled up and stored, that is used to record sounds or moving images.

Synonyms

cassette, recording, video

Examples of usage

He put a new tape in the cassette player.
I need to rewind the tape before playing it again.

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adhesive

A narrow strip of material, typically sticky on one side, used for sealing or attaching things.

Synonyms

adhesive strip, adhesive tape, sticky strip

Examples of usage

She used tape to stick the poster to the wall.
The box was securely closed with tape.

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record

To record on tape.

Synonyms

capture, document, record

Examples of usage

They decided to tape the interview for future reference.
I will tape the show so we can watch it later.

Translations

Translations of the word "tape" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fita

🇮🇳 टेप

🇩🇪 Band

🇮🇩 pita

🇺🇦 стрічка

🇵🇱 taśma

🇯🇵 テープ

🇫🇷 ruban

🇪🇸 cinta

🇹🇷 bant

🇰🇷 테이프

🇸🇦 شريط

🇨🇿 páska

🇸🇰 páska

🇨🇳 胶带

🇸🇮 trak

🇮🇸 teip

🇰🇿 таспа

🇬🇪 ლენტი

🇦🇿 lent

🇲🇽 cinta

Word origin

The word 'tape' originated from the Old English word 'tæppe', which referred to a long, narrow strip of material. Over time, 'tape' evolved to have various meanings, including a magnetic storage medium for sound or video recordings, as well as an adhesive strip used for sealing or attaching items. The use of tape has become widespread in modern technology and everyday life, revolutionizing the way we record and secure objects.