tape Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
- he used a piece of tape for a belt
- he wrapped a tape around the package
noun a recording made on magnetic tape
tape recording; taping.
- the several recordings were combined on a master tape
noun the finishing line for a foot race
- he broke the tape in record time
noun measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
tape measure; tapeline.
- the carpenter should have used his tape measure
noun 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
mag tape; magnetic tape.
- he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview
verb fasten or attach with tape
- tape the shipping label to the box
verb record on videotape
videotape.
verb register electronically
record.
- They recorded her singing

AS. tæppe a fillet. Cf. Tapestry, Tippet.

A narrow fillet or band of cotton or linen; a narrow woven fabric used for strings and the like; as, curtains tied with tape.
A tapeline; also, a metallic ribbon so marked as to serve as a tapeline; as, a steel tape.