tape in WordNet English dictionary

1. memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information
   "he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview"
   magnetic tape  mag tape  tape 
   
2. a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
   "he used a piece of tape for a belt"; "he wrapped a tape around the package"
   tape 
   
3. a recording made on magnetic tape
   "the several recordings were combined on a master tape"
   tape  tape recording  taping 
   
4. measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
   "the carpenter should have used his tape measure"
   tape  tapeline  tape measure 
   
5. the finishing line for a foot race
   "he broke the tape in record time"
   tape 
   

1. register electronically
   "They recorded her singing"
   record  tape 
   
2. record on videotape
   videotape  tape 
   
3. fasten or attach with tape
   "tape the shipping label to the box"
   tape