Pronunciation: /teɪp/
noun a long, narrow strip of material used for binding or fastening items together
A1 I used tape to wrap the present.
A2 She fixed the torn book cover with tape.
B1 The police found fingerprints on the tape used to seal the package.
B2 The technician used special tape to secure the wires in place.
C1 The artist created a unique design using colorful tape on the canvas.
C2 The detective analyzed the tape from the security camera to gather evidence.
verb to fasten or attach with tape
A1 I tape the picture to the wall.
A2 She tapes her favorite TV show so she can watch it later.
B1 The carpenter taped the wires together to keep them organized.
B2 We need to tape off the area before we start painting.
C1 The detective taped the suspect's confession as evidence.
C2 The musician taped a live performance for a DVD release.
formal The technician used a special tape to secure the wires in place.
informal Can you pass me the tape so I can wrap this gift?
slang I always keep a roll of tape in my bag just in case.
figurative Her words were like tape, holding the group together during the difficult times.
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