tape
8 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
tapes
plural
tapes
Britannica Dictionary definition of TAPE
1
[noncount]
:
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
—
see also duct tape, masking tape
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adhesive/packing tape
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a piece of tape
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His eyeglasses are held together with tape.
2
a
[noncount]
:
a thin piece of plastic that is coated with magnetic material on which information (such as sound or television images) may be stored
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The show was recorded on tape.
— called also
magnetic tape
b
[count]
:
something recorded on tape
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We watched a tape [=recording] of a program/concert.
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I was listening to a tape in the car.
— called also
tape recording
3
the tape
:
a long, thin piece of material that is stretched across the finish line of a race
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She broke the tape [=she finished first in the race] in record time.
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5
[noncount]
:
a long, thin piece of plastic, paper, or cloth
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The crime scene was marked off with yellow police tape.
2
tape
/ˈteɪp/
verb
tapes;
taped;
taping
2
tape
/ˈteɪp/
verb
tapes;
taped;
taping
Britannica Dictionary definition of TAPE
[+ object]
1
:
to attach (something) using sticky tape
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She taped a note to/on the refrigerator.
2
:
to fasten, tie, or cover (something) with tape
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I taped the box shut.
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He taped (up) the ends of the wire.
3
:
to record (something) on magnetic tape
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The show is taped before a live audience.
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a taped interview
4
chiefly US
:
to wrap (an injured body part) tightly with long pieces of special cloth
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The doctor taped (up) her ankle.
have (someone) taped
British, informal
:
to completely understand (someone)
:
to know how to deal with (someone)
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She has him taped. = She's got him taped.
