Definition of tapes

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  • tapes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • tapes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • tapes is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of tapes

  • measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths (noun)

    Examples

    1. the carpenter should have used his tape measure

    Synonyms

    1. tape measure
    2. tapeline
  • a recording made on magnetic tape (noun)

    Examples

    1. the several recordings were combined on a master tape

    Synonyms

    1. tape recording
    2. taping
  • register electronically (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. record
  • record on videotape (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. videotape
  • 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 (noun)

    Examples

    1. he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview

    Synonyms

    1. mag tape
    2. magnetic tape
  • a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening (noun)

    Examples

    1. he used a piece of tape for a belt
    2. he wrapped a tape around the package
  • fasten or attach with tape (verb)

    Examples

    1. tape the shipping label to the box
  • the finishing line for a foot race (noun)

    Examples

    1. he broke the tape in record time

See definition of tapes in Merriam Webster