26984 words

tapes

12 definitions • 20 examples
1
thin plastic in a long, narrow strip with a magnetic covering that allows sounds or sounds and pictures to be recorded and played again, especially one on which sound is recorded:

Examples:

on tape I've got that film on tape (= recorded) if you want to borrow it.
blank tape If you give me a blank tape (= one with nothing on it) I'll record it for you.
2
a long, narrow strip of material that is sometimes sticky on one side:

Examples:

I need some tape and scissors to wrap the present.
3
a tape stretched across the finishing line of a race that the winner breaks as they finish:

Examples:

She pumped her fist in the air as she broke the finishing tape.
4
to record something on tape
5
to use strips of sticky material, especially to fix two things together or to fasten a parcel:

Examples:

She taped a note to the door.
6
a long, narrow strip of plastic, cloth, or paper that is sticky on one side and is used to attach things:
7
a long, narrow strip of plastic or thin metal used to record and play sound or sound and pictures; a cassette or videotape:

Examples:

[ C ] Did you make a tape of Tyler’s concert?
[ U ] Is that movie available on tape yet?
8
a long, narrow strip of cloth, paper, or thin metal:

Examples:

9
to use a thin strip of material to attach or join things:

Examples:

I taped a note on her door.
He taped the pages back together.
10
to record sound and pictures on a long, narrow strip of plastic or thin metal:

Examples:

This song was taped live in concert.
11

Examples:

Evidence from the tapes showed that the sales director was involved in corrupt negotations.
on tape They admitted on tape that they were working for a tabloid newspaper.
12
a narrow, very long strip of material that is sticky on one side and can be used to fix things together:

Examples:

Attach the mat to the backboard with tape.

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