Word of the Day: Tape
The word “tape” often refers to a long, flat piece of flexible material. This material is used for fixing things, putting things together, measuring things, and for recording audio and video. This word can be used as a noun or as a verb.
- Sound can be recorded on audio tape.
- Video is recorded and stored on video tape.
- Tape may be used to keep people away from dangerous areas.
- Measuring tape is used to measure length and height.
- A tailor uses tape to measure a person. He then uses the measurements for making clothes or for making alterations to clothes.
- A person who is injured might have an injury wrapped up in tape. (tape = bandage)
- Scotch tape is used when sealing things or when pasting things together.
- Duct tape is used for fixing things that require a strong, heavy repair.
- When painting a house, many people use masking tape to cover those areas that should not be painted.
The word “tape” is often used as a verb:
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tape
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taped
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taped
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- Gifts are wrapped and taped before they are given to a person who receives the gift.
- Before painting, the molding and the woodwork in your home should be taped.
- To record a show on TV, you can tape it. (The word “tape” is still used even when digital recording is the method of storage.)
- The police tape off an area where a crime has been committed.
- Before taping someone with video, you should ask for that person’s permission.
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with T page to see the list of all words starting with letter T. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
