tape
word
/ˈteɪp/
tayp
/tˈeɪp/
tayp
Definition
A long, thin strip of material that is sticky on one side and used for joining things, or a magnetic strip for recording sound or images.
Usage & Nuances
"Tape" can mean sticky tape (like 'scotch tape') or recording media (as in 'cassette tape'). Specify type if context is unclear (e.g., 'masking tape', 'video tape'). In modern use, 'tape' for music is becoming less common.
Spanish: cinta adhesiva - cinta (de grabación)Portuguese (BR): fita adesiva - fita (de gravação)Portuguese (PT): fita adesiva - fita (de gravação)Chinese (Simplified): 胶带 - 磁带Chinese (Traditional): 膠帶 - 錄音帶Hindi: टेप - चिपकने वाली पट्टीArabic: شريط لاصق - شريط (تسجيل)Bengali: টেপ - অডিও টেপ - ভিডিও টেপRussian: лента - скотч (клейкая лента) - кассета (аудио/видео)Japanese: テープVietnamese: băng dính - băng (ghi âm/băng cassette/băng video)Korean: 테이프Turkish: bant - kaset (ses/video kaydı için)Urdu: ٹیپIndonesian: selotip - pita rekaman - pita video
Example Sentences
Please pass me the tape so I can wrap this gift.
basic
She listened to her favorite songs on a tape.
basic
He fixed the broken book cover with tape.
basic
Do you have any tape lying around? I need to hang this poster.
natural
I found some old family memories on a dusty tape in the attic.
natural
You’ll need some strong tape to keep that box closed.
natural