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 tape tape /ˈteɪp/

noun

  1. () A long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening  ( tape )
    a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
     He used a piece of tape for a belt
    he used a piece of tape for a belt
     He wrapped a tape around the package
    he wrapped a tape around the package
  2. () A recording made on magnetic tape  ( tape recording , taping , tape )
    a recording made on magnetic tape
     The several recordings were combined on a master tape
    the several recordings were combined on a master tape
  3. 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  ( mag tape , magnetic tape , tape )
    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
    he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview
  4. Measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths  ( tape , tape measure , tapeline )
    measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
     The carpenter should have used his tape measure
    the carpenter should have used his tape measure
  5. The finishing line for a foot race  ( tape )
    the finishing line for a foot race
     He broke the tape in record time
    he broke the tape in record time

verb

  1. Register electronically  ( tape , record )
    register electronically
     They recorded her singing
    They recorded her singing
  2. (movie) record on videotape  ( tape , videotape )
    (movie) record on videotape
  3. Fasten or attach with tape  ( tape )
    fasten or attach with tape
     Tape the shipping label to the box
    tape the shipping label to the box


 detonation detonation /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

noun

  1. The act of detonating an explosive  ( detonation )
    the act of detonating an explosive
     The sound of the detonation could be heard miles away.
    The sound of the detonation could be heard miles away.
  2. A violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction  ( blowup , detonation , explosion )
    a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
      The loud explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
    The loud explosion shook the entire neighborhood.


 Bartlesville Bartlesville /ˈbɑːrtəlzˌvɪl/

noun

  1. A town in northeastern Oklahoma  ( Bartlesville )
    a town in northeastern Oklahoma
     I've heard Bartlesville has some unique museums to visit.
    I've heard Bartlesville has some unique museums to visit.


 holidaymaker holidaymaker /ˈhɑːlɪˌdeɪmeɪkər/

noun

  1. [Canadian, British] Someone who travels for pleasure  ( holidaymaker [Canadian, British] , tourer , tourist )
    someone who travels for pleasure
     The city is always crowded with tourists during the summer months
    The city is always crowded with tourists during the summer months