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tape

(t/eI/p )

a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening(noun.artifact)

Example:
He used a piece of tape for a belt.
He wrapped a tape around the package.

source: wordnet30
a recording made on magnetic tape(noun.artifact)

Example:
The several recordings were combined on a master tape.

Synonym:
tape recording, taping

source: wordnet30
the finishing line for a foot race(noun.location)

Example:
He broke the tape in record time.

source: wordnet30
measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths(noun.artifact)

Example:
The carpenter should have used his tape measure.

Synonym:
tape measure, tapeline

source: wordnet30
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(noun.artifact)

Example:
He took along a dozen tapes to record the interview.

Synonym:
mag tape, magnetic tape

source: wordnet30
A narrow fillet or band of cotton or linen; a narrow woven fabric used for strings and the like; as, curtains tied with tape.(noun)

source: webster1913

fasten or attach with tape(verb.contact)

Example:
Tape the shipping label to the box.

source: wordnet30
record on videotape(verb.communication)

Synonym:
videotape

source: wordnet30
register electronically(verb.communication)

Synonym:
record
Antonym:
delete, erase

source: wordnet30
To furnish with tape; to fasten, tie, bind, or the like, with tape;(verb)

source: webster1913

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