tape

noun

A continuous narrow, flexible strip of cloth, metal, paper, or plastic, such as adhesive tape, magnetic tape, or ticker tape.

noun

A narrow strip of strong woven fabric, as that used in sewing or bookbinding.

noun

A string stretched across the finish line of a racetrack to be broken by the winner.

noun

A length, reel, or cassette of magnetic tape.

noun

A recording made on magnetic tape.

noun

A tape measure.

intransitive verb

To fasten, secure, strengthen, or wrap with a tape.

intransitive verb

To record (sounds or pictures) on magnetic tape or other electronic storage medium.