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Words with a similar base: mag_tape, magnetic_tape, tape, tape_measure, tape_recording, tapeline, videotape

'tape'

[tape.n.01] as in: a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening

Examples:
he used a piece of tape for a belt
he wrapped a tape around the package

'tape'

[tape.n.02] as in: a recording made on magnetic tape

Examples:
the several recordings were combined on a master tape

'tape'

[tape.n.03] as in: the finishing line for a foot race

Examples:
he broke the tape in record time

'tape'

[tape.n.04] as in: measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths

Examples:
the carpenter should have used his tape measure

'tape'

[magnetic_tape.n.01] as in: memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information

Examples:
he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview

'tape'

[tape.v.01] as in: fasten or attach with tape

Examples:
tape the shipping label to the box

'tape'

[videotape.v.01] as in: record on videotape

'tape'

[record.v.02] as in: register electronically

Examples:
They recorded her singing

Origins

					tape (English)
└── tæppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))