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