tape
🇺🇸
/teɪp/
🇬🇧
/teɪp/
noun
B1
A long, thin strip of material with an adhesive on one side, used for attaching or fastening objects.
She used tape to seal the package.
B1
A device or medium used for recording and playing back sound or video, typically using magnetic tape.
He recorded the interview on a tape recorder.
R
A cassette containing recorded music or other audio.
I found an old mix tape in the attic.
R
A narrow strip of material, often used for tying or labeling.
The label tape on the package had the address printed on it.
R
A long, thin strip of material, often used to mark boundaries or restrict access.
The police put up yellow tape around the crime scene.
R
A long, thin strip of material, often used for measuring length or height.
The tailor used a tape measure to take my measurements.
verb
R
To record sound or video using a tape recorder.
The reporter taped the interview for later broadcast.
R
To attach or fasten something using tape.
She taped the broken pieces of the vase together.
R
To stick something onto a surface using sticky tape.
He taped a note on the door as a reminder.
R
To wrap a bandage around an injury or wound.
The nurse taped the bandage around his sprained ankle.
translation
A long, thin strip of material with an adhesive on one side, used for attaching or fastening objects.; A device or medium used for recording and playing back sound or video, typically using magnetic tape.; A cassette containing recorded music or other audio.; A narrow strip of material, often used for tying or labeling.; A long, thin strip of material, often used to mark boundaries or restrict access.; A long, thin strip of material, often used for measuring length or height.
To record sound or video using a tape recorder.; To attach or fasten something using tape.; To stick something onto a surface using sticky tape.; To wrap a bandage around an injury or wound.
Word Forms
3rd Present
tapes
Past
taped
Perfect
taped
Progressive
taping
Plural
tapes