tape
noun [ C ]
uk/teɪp/ us COMMUNICATIONS, IT
a narrow, very long strip of plastic with a magnetic covering for storing information, pictures, or sounds:
Evidence from the tapes showed that the sales director was involved in corrupt negotations.
on tape They admitted on tape that they were working for a tabloid newspaper.
magnetic tape
WORKPLACE
a narrow, very long strip of material that is sticky on one side and can be used to fix things together:
Attach the mat to the backboard with tape.
See also
red tape
sticky tape
ticker tape