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TAPE

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There are 8 meanings of the word Tape.

How to pronounce tape:

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Tape - as a noun

A long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening

Example: "He used a piece of tape for a belt"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
slip
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A recording made on magnetic tape

Example: "The several recordings were combined on a master tape"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tape recordingtaping
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
recording
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The finishing line for a foot race

Example: "He broke the tape in record time"

Measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths

Example: "The carpenter should have used his tape measure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tape measuretapeline

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

Example: "He took along a dozen tapes to record the interview"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mag tapemagnetic tape
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
memory devicestorage device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Tape - as a verb

Fasten or attach with tape

Example: "Tape the shipping label to the box"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attach
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Record on videotape

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
videotape

Register electronically

Example: "They recorded her singing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
record
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enterrecord
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I need to buy a roll of tape to wrap the gift."
"He applied a piece of duct tape to cover the hole."
"The athlete's record-breaking performance was recorded on tape."
"She used masking tape to secure the painting to the wall."
"He collected old cassette tapes as a hobby."
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Word Game Points

Is TAPE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tape is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TAPE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is TAPE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tape is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TAPE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is TAPE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tape is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TAPE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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