tape

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
  • he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview
    

• measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
  • the carpenter should have used his tape measure
    

• the finishing line for a foot race
  • he broke the tape in record time
    

• a recording made on magnetic tape
  • the several recordings were combined on a master tape
    

• 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
    

Verb

• register electronically
  • They recorded her singing
    

• record on videotape

• fasten or attach with tape
  • tape the shipping label to the box
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  magnetic tape , mag tape , tapeline , tape measure , tape recording , taping , record , videotape
• Antonyms: 
  erase , delete