Noun Definition

tape

1.Definition: 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"

Category: Objects

2.Definition: a recording made on magnetic tape

"The several recordings were combined on a master tape"

Related Noun(s):taping

Category: Objects

3.Definition: 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"

Related Noun(s):tapeline

Category: Objects

4.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

"He took along a dozen tapes to record the interview"

Category: Objects

5.Definition: the finishing line for a foot race

"He broke the tape in record time"

Category: Places