tapes

Meanings

Noun

• a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
• a recording made on magnetic tape
• the finishing line for a foot race
• measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
• 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"
• plural of tape

Verb

• fasten or attach with tape
• record on videotape
• register electronically
• cut a female screw thread with a tap
• draw from or dip into to get something
• strike lightly
• draw from; make good use of
• tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
• furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it
• make light, repeated taps on a surface
• walk with a tapping sound
• dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes
• draw (liquor) from a tap
• pierce in order to draw a liquid from
• make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
• third-person singular simple present indicative of tape

Synonyms

beg, bug, exploit, intercept, knock, mag tape, magnetic tape, pink, rap, record, solicit, tap, tapdance, tape, tape measure, tape recording, tapeline, taping, tip, videotape, wiretap

Antonyms

erase