tape
nounDefinition of tape
(Entry 1 of 3)
2
: tape recording
3
: a string or ribbon stretched breast-high above the finish line of a race
4
: a narrow woven fabric
tape
verb
taped;
taping
Definition of tape (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to fasten, tie, bind, cover, or support with tape
2
: to record on tape and especially magnetic tape
tape an interview
: to record something on tape and especially magnetic tape
tape
adjectiveDefinition of tape (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: recorded on tape
tape music
2
: intended for use with recording (such as magnetic) tape
a tape cartridge
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Examples of tape in a Sentence
Noun
His eyeglasses are held together with tape. The show was recorded on tape.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
In 2018 the National Election Office ruled thousands of postal votes invalid because the tamper-proof tape on the envelopes had been opened. — The Economist, "How Viktor Orban hollowed out Hungary’s democracy," 29 Aug. 2019 Then there's the claim of false light, which is the law's mix-tape of privacy and defamation. — Eriq Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, "Cardi B Must Face Lawsuit Over Distinctive Tattoo on Album Cover," 23 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tape.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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