First Known Use: before 12th century
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1tape
noun \ˈtāp\
: a long, narrow piece of material that is sticky on one side and that is used to stick things together or to cover or repair something
: a thin piece of plastic that is coated with magnetic material on which information (such as sound or television images) may be stored
: something recorded on tape
Full Definition of TAPE
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: a narrow woven fabric
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: a string or ribbon stretched breast-high above the finish line of a race
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Origin of TAPE
Middle English, from Old English tæppe
Related to TAPE
- Synonyms
- video, tape recording, vid, videotape
2tape
verb
: to attach (something) using sticky tape
: to fasten, tie, or cover (something) with tape
: to record (something) on magnetic tape
tapedtap·ing
Full Definition of TAPE
transitive verb
1
: to fasten, tie, bind, cover, or support with tape
2
: to record on tape and especially magnetic tape <tape an interview>
intransitive verb
: to record something on tape and especially magnetic tape
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First Known Use of TAPE
1609
3tape
adjective
Definition of TAPE
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: recorded on tape <tape music>
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: intended for use with recording (as magnetic) tape <a tape cartridge>
First Known Use of TAPE
1947
TAPE Defined for Kids
1tape
noun \ˈtāp\
Definition of TAPE for Kids
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: a narrow strip of material that is sticky on one side and is used to stick one thing to another
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: a narrow band of cloth or plastic <He broke the tape and won the race.>
2tape
verb
tapedtap·ing
Definition of TAPE for Kids
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: to fasten, cover, or hold up with sticky tape
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: to make a recording of <She taped their conversation.>
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