Definitions for tape

(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")

(a recording made on magnetic tape; "the several recordings were combined on a master tape")

(the finishing line for a foot race; "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; "the carpenter should have used his 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; "he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview")

(fasten or attach with tape; "tape the shipping label to the box")

(record on videotape)

(register electronically; "They recorded her singing")