Definitions

1. noun

A person who sets up and operates a machine for cutting or drilling metal, wood, or other materials.

“The tapeman was skilled in operating the drill press to cut precise metal parts.”

2. noun

In the context of film and television production, a tapeman is a specialist who attaches a tap or a microphone to a performer’s body to capture sounds.

“The tapeman carefully attached the mic to the actor’s jacket for a scene with a lot of movement.”