Definitions

1. noun

a long, narrow band of material, typically flexible and adhesive, for sticking things together or holding something in place

“She used the tape to fix the broken toy.”

2. verb

to stick or fix something with tape

“Can you tape the picture to the wall?”

3. verb

to record (a conversation or event) using a device that records sound by magnetizing a tape

“The police taped the interview with the suspect.”

4. verb

to record (a program or show) onto a tape for later broadcast

“The show will be taped tonight and broadcast tomorrow.”

5. noun

a thin layer of material, especially plastic, coated with adhesive, used to record sound

“The tape in the old cassette player was worn out.”

6. noun

a narrow strip of material, especially paper or fabric, used to measure length

“He used the tape to measure the room.”

7. noun

a band or strip of something, especially a bright color

“The tape on the new shoes was very flashy.”