tape

/teɪp/
noun
  1. A narrow strip of sticky material used for attaching things or for sealing packages.
    • She used tape to hang the poster on the wall.
    • I need some tape to wrap this birthday present.
    • The box was sealed with strong packing tape.
  2. A thin, narrow strip of material used for recording sound, video, or data, or the recording itself.
    • The police reviewed the security tape from the store.
    • The interview was recorded on tape.
    • He found an old tape of his grandmother singing.
  3. A long, narrow strip of material, such as cloth or plastic, used for tying, measuring, or decorating.
    • She used a measuring tape to check the length of the table.
    • The gift was tied with a red satin tape.
    • The runner broke the tape at the finish line.
verb
  1. To attach or fasten something using sticky tape.
    • She taped the envelope shut before mailing it.
    • Please tape the note to the refrigerator.
    • He taped the broken handle back onto the cup.
  2. To record something on audio or video tape, or to make a digital recording.
    • The journalist taped the entire interview.
    • They taped the concert to watch later.
    • I taped my favorite show last night.
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