Antonyms for tape

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : teyp

Phonetic Transcription : teɪp

Definition of tape

Origin : Old English tæppe "narrow strip of cloth used for tying, measuring, etc.," of uncertain origin, perhaps a back-formation from Latin tapete "carpet." The original short vowel became long in Middle English.
Tape recorder "device for recording sound on magnetic tape" first attested 1932; from earlier meaning "device for recording data on ticker tape" (1892), from tape in the sense of "paper strip of a printer" (1884). Tape-measure is attested from 1873; tape-delay is from 1968.

noun ribbon of material
verb stick together with material
verb record sounds, sights

Example sentences :

But it was not around their uncle that the tape measure went, it was around Bob!
Extract from : « Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts » by Roy Rutherford Bailey

The tape is first folded and creased by rubbing over an edge.
Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates

Roll the meat of the feet up in the pork, tie it up in a cloth with tape round it, and boil it till it becomes very tender.
Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

When quite tender take off the tape, lay the meat on a dish, strain the gravy over it, and serve it up with currant jelly.
Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

Roll the meat up as tight as possible, and bind it round with a cloth and tape; then boil it gently for seven or eight hours.
Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

"I hope he finds his Martha," the robot croaked, and then the tape broke.
Extract from : « Beside Still Waters » by Robert Sheckley

It was not the thought of his own tape that bothered Arnold.
Extract from : « We're Friends, Now » by Henry Hasse

The tape was covered with figures and fine, even German writing.
Extract from : « A Yankee Flier Over Berlin » by Al Avery

After the tape has been applied, paint it with acid proof paint.
Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte

Then cover the Vaseline with tape, which Should be run well back from the terminal.
Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte

Synonyms for tape

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