What is the meaning of tape?

noun

• A long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening.
  • usage: "he used a piece of tape for a belt"; "he wrapped a tape around the package"
• A recording made on magnetic tape.
  • usage: "the several recordings were combined on a master tape"
  • synonyms: tape recording, taping
• The finishing line for a foot race.
  • usage: "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.
  • usage: "the carpenter should have used his tape measure"
  • synonyms: tapeline, tape measure
• 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.
  • usage: "he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview"
  • synonyms: magnetic tape, mag tape

verb

• Fasten or attach with tape.
  • usage: "tape the shipping label to the box"
• Record on videotape.
  • synonyms: videotape
• Register electronically.
  • usage: "They recorded her singing"
  • synonyms: record