tape tape /ˈteɪp/

noun

1. () A long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening  ( 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 used a piece of tape for a belt
    He wrapped a tape around the package
   he wrapped a tape around the package
   
2. () A recording made on magnetic tape  ( tape recording , taping , tape )
   a recording made on magnetic tape
    The several recordings were combined on a master tape
   the several recordings were combined on a master tape
   
   
3. 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  ( mag tape , magnetic tape , tape )
   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
   he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview
   
   
4. Measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths  ( tape , tape measure , tapeline )
   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 carpenter should have used his tape measure
   
   
5. The finishing line for a foot race  ( tape )
   the finishing line for a foot race
    He broke the tape in record time
   he broke the tape in record time
   

verb

1. Register electronically  ( tape , record )
   register electronically
    They recorded her singing
   They recorded her singing
   
2. (movie) record on videotape  ( tape , videotape )
   (movie) record on videotape
   
3. Fasten or attach with tape  ( tape )
   fasten or attach with tape
    Tape the shipping label to the box
   tape the shipping label to the box