Phrase guide

mag tape

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Clipped compound of magnetic tape.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: magnetic tape, tape

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: memory device, storage device

Narrower terms: audiotape, cassette tape, magnetic stripe, videotape

History

Etymology

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