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tape recorder

noun

: a machine used to record and play sound on magnetic tape

Full Definition of TAPE RECORDER

:  a device for recording on and playing back magnetic tape
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First Known Use of TAPE RECORDER

1932

Rhymes with TAPE RECORDER

flight recorder, holy order, in short order, law-and-order, made-to-order, major order, market order, minor order, money order, mood disorder, pecking order, standing order, superorder, wire recorder
TAPE RECORDER Defined for Kids

tape recorder

noun

Definition of TAPE RECORDER for Kids

:  a device for recording on and playing back magnetic tapes

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. tape recorder
  2. magnetic tape recorder
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