English dictionary

tape

/t/eI/p/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening

noun.artifact

Examples
He used a piece of tape for a belt.

He wrapped a tape around the package.

Source: WordNet 3.0
a recording made on magnetic tape

noun.artifact

Examples
The several recordings were combined on a master tape.

Synonyms tape recording taping

Source: WordNet 3.0
the finishing line for a foot race

noun.location

Examples
He broke the tape in record time.

Source: WordNet 3.0
measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths

noun.artifact

Examples
The carpenter should have used his tape measure.

Synonyms tape measure tapeline

Source: WordNet 3.0
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

Examples
He took along a dozen tapes to record the interview.

Synonyms mag tape magnetic tape

Source: WordNet 3.0
A narrow fillet or band of cotton or linen; a narrow woven fabric used for strings and the like; as, curtains tied with <i>tape</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913

fasten or attach with tape

verb.contact

Examples
Tape the shipping label to the box.

Source: WordNet 3.0
record on videotape

verb.communication

Synonyms videotape

Source: WordNet 3.0
register electronically

verb.communication

Synonyms record

Antonyms delete erase

Source: WordNet 3.0
To furnish with tape; to fasten, tie, bind, or the like, with tape;

verb

Source: webster1913