the tape

noun
UK: /ðə teɪp/
US: /ðə teɪp/

  1. A long, thin piece of plastic or cloth with glue on one side, used for sticking things together.

    1. I need the tape to wrap a present. [ ] [ ]
    2. The delivery guy secured the box with the tape before shipment. [ ] [ ]

  2. A recording on magnetic tape of sounds or moving pictures.

    1. Did you listen to the tape I gave you? [ ] [ ]
    2. The evidence presented was the tape recording from the security camera. [ ] [ ]

  3. A strip of material used to mark a finish line in a race.

    1. He broke the tape and won the race. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athlete sprinted to the tape, securing first place in the competition. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

recording video film
the tape transitive-verb

  1. To record something on magnetic tape.

    1. We will tape the show for you. [ ] [ ]
    2. The band decided to tape their next performance for archival purposes. [ ] [ ]

  2. To fasten or attach something with tape.

    1. Tape the picture to the wall, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. She had to tape the broken pieces of the vase together temporarily. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the tape" in English means: A long, thin piece of plastic or cloth with glue on one side, used for sticking things together., A recording on magnetic tape of sounds or moving pictures., A strip of material used to mark a finish line in a race..

The phonetic transcription of "the tape" is /ðə teɪp/ in British English and /ðə teɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the tape": recording, video, film.

Example usage of "the tape": "I need the tape to wrap a present.". More examples on the page.