tape
/teɪp/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Synonyms