tape
A narrow strip of material such as paper, plastic, or cloth, which is typically coated with an adhesive substance and used for binding, sealing, or attaching items together. It can also refer to a long strip of magnetic material used for recording and storing sound or video signals.
Exemplos
3 de 5I used some clear tape to repair the torn page in my textbook.
I used some clear tape to repair the torn page in my textbook.
The archival documents were secured using acid-free tape to prevent deterioration.
The archival documents were secured using acid-free tape to prevent deterioration.
Hey, can you pass me that roll of tape? I need to fix this poster.
Hey, can you pass me that roll of tape? I need to fix this poster.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'e' at the end of 'tape' as a long strip sticking out to help you remember the word's shape and long vowel sound.
Quiz rápido
The police had the whole crime scene blocked off with yellow caution ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: tape
Exemplos
I used some clear tape to repair the torn page in my textbook.
everydayI used some clear tape to repair the torn page in my textbook.
The archival documents were secured using acid-free tape to prevent deterioration.
formalThe archival documents were secured using acid-free tape to prevent deterioration.
Hey, can you pass me that roll of tape? I need to fix this poster.
informalHey, can you pass me that roll of tape? I need to fix this poster.
The experiment required the precise application of conductive tape to the electrode surface.
academicThe experiment required the precise application of conductive tape to the electrode surface.
Our logistics team uses reinforced packing tape to ensure all international shipments remain sealed.
businessOur logistics team uses reinforced packing tape to ensure all international shipments remain sealed.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
cut through the red tape
to eliminate or bypass bureaucratic obstacles
on tape
recorded on a medium for playback
tape measure
a tool used for measuring distance or length
Frequentemente confundido com
A tap is a device for controlling the flow of liquid (faucet) or a light hit, while tape is a long strip of material.
Notas de uso
While 'tape' often refers to sticky material, in media contexts, it is increasingly used figuratively for digital recordings even if no physical magnetic tape is involved.
Erros comuns
Learners often confuse the pronunciation and spelling of 'tape' (/teɪp/) with 'tap' (/tæp/).
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'e' at the end of 'tape' as a long strip sticking out to help you remember the word's shape and long vowel sound.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old English 'tæppe', meaning a narrow strip of cloth or ribbon.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking bureaucracies, 'red tape' is a very common cultural metaphor for frustrating administrative delays.
Quiz rápido
The police had the whole crime scene blocked off with yellow caution ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: tape
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