[n] 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"
[n] 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"
[n] a recording made on magnetic tape; "the several recordings were combined on a master tape"
[n] 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"
[n] the finishing line for a foot race; "he broke the tape in record time"
[v] register electronically
[v] record on videotape
[v] fasten or attach with tape; "tape the shipping label to the box"