tape
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/teɪp/
strip for fastening or recording
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tape' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tæppe,' where 'tæppe' meant 'narrow strip of cloth.'
Historical Evolution
'tæppe' transformed into the Middle English word 'tape,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tape.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a narrow strip of cloth,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including 'a strip for fastening' and 'a magnetic recording medium.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a narrow strip of material, typically used to hold or fasten something.
She used tape to wrap the gift.
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Noun 2
a magnetic strip used for recording sound, pictures, or computer data.
He listened to the old songs on tape.
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