tape — a narrow strip of material used for recording sound, video, or data
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a narrow strip of material used for recording sound, video, or data
Pronunciation (IPA): /teɪp/
Example Sentences
- My teacher still uses a tape recorder from the 1980s - it's practically a museum piece!
- I tried to fix my laptop with duct tape, but somehow it made the problem worse.
- Please tape your presentation for the students who couldn't attend.
tape
NOUN[/teɪp/]
a narrow strip of material used for recording sound, video, or data
Fixing tangled cassette tape
Crush the tape, swing the cape, and escape!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Tape derives from Old English 'tæppe', originally denoting a narrow strip of fabric or cloth. The word's meaning expanded in the 20th century with the invention of magnetic tape and adhesive tape, acquiring its modern technological sense.
Breakdown
The word comes directly from Old English 'tæppe' (narrow strip of cloth), with no productive morphological breakdown; the modern sense developed through semantic extension rather than affixation.
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📝Examples
“My teacher still uses a tape recorder from the 1980s - it's practically a museum piece!”
“I tried to fix my laptop with duct tape, but somehow it made the problem worse.”
“Please tape your presentation for the students who couldn't attend.”
“The package was so heavily taped that I needed scissors to open it.”
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