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Definition tape in British English

tape noun

noun
/teɪp/
1

a long thin plastic band on which you can record sounds, pictures, or information

Example

We've got the concert on tape.

Synonyms and related words
audiotape audiovisual CD
1.1

a plastic case called a cassette containing tape that you can use for recording something or on which something has been recorded

Example

This is a great tape - have you heard it?

Example

We need a blank tape so that we can record the film.

Synonyms and related words
audiotape audiovisual CD
2

a long thin band of plastic that is sticky on one side and is used for sticking things together

Synonyms and related words
adhesive binder Blu-Tack
Synonyms and related words
adjustable spanner Allen key applicator
4

a long thin band of cloth or plastic used for fastening things together or for marking the edges of an area

Example

Police roped off the area with yellow tape after the incident.

Synonyms and related words
rope chain string
4.1

a long thin band stretched across the line where a race ends

Synonyms and related words
circuit course inside lane
5

a recording, not necessarily one that is recorded on tape

Example

In a tweet Donald Trump hinted that there might be 'tapes' of his conversations with former FBI chief Comey.

Definition tape in British English