Collocations for tape - noun
1. magnetic material used for recording
ADJECTIVE
magnetic
The data is stored on the magnetic tape.
The data is stored on the magnetic tape.
audio,
computer,
video
(usually videotape)
recording
backup
Email messages are stored on backup tapes for years.
recording
backup
Email messages are stored on backup tapes for years.
VERB + tape
store sth on
capture sth on, get sth on, record sth on
Police are examining the incident, which was captured on tape.
capture sth on, get sth on, record sth on
Police are examining the incident, which was captured on tape.
splice
tape + NOUN
recording
loop
tape loops of the same spoken phrase
loop
tape loops of the same spoken phrase
machine,
player
a reel-to-reel tape player
a reel-to-reel tape player
backup
Most companies already create tape backups and archives.
Most companies already create tape backups and archives.
2. cassette with magnetic tape on it
ADJECTIVE
cassette
audio, music, sound
VHS™ (esp. AmE), video (usually videotape)
demo, master, original
compilation, mix
a compilation tape featuring new bands
audio, music, sound
VHS™ (esp. AmE), video (usually videotape)
demo, master, original
compilation, mix
a compilation tape featuring new bands
blank
pre-recorded
bootleg, pirate (esp. BrE), pirated (esp. BrE)
bootleg tapes of Hollywood blockbusters
pre-recorded
bootleg, pirate (esp. BrE), pirated (esp. BrE)
bootleg tapes of Hollywood blockbusters
surveillance
VERB + tape
make
I made another tape to play in the car.
I made another tape to play in the car.
play,
play back,
put on
The police will be able to play back the videotape for clues.
The police will be able to play back the videotape for clues.
listen to,
review,
see,
watch
release
The panel released audio tapes of the attack.
release
The panel released audio tapes of the attack.
fast-forward,
pause,
replay,
rewind,
start,
stop,
wind back
erase, wipe
Someone had deliberately erased the tapes.
erase, wipe
Someone had deliberately erased the tapes.
tape + VERB
contain sth,
have sth,
show sth
The tape contained damning evidence.
What does this tape have on it?
The tape contained damning evidence.
What does this tape have on it?
3. long narrow strip of fabric/paper
ADJECTIVE
adhesive,
Scotch™ (AmE),
sticky
(esp. BrE)
duct (AmE), gaffer (BrE), masking, packing
electrical (esp. AmE), insulating (esp. BrE)
measuring
paper, plastic
ticker (esp. AmE)
double-sided
The rack sticks to the inside of the door with double-sided tape.
duct (AmE), gaffer (BrE), masking, packing
electrical (esp. AmE), insulating (esp. BrE)
measuring
paper, plastic
ticker (esp. AmE)
double-sided
The rack sticks to the inside of the door with double-sided tape.
VERB + tape
seal sth (up) with
I sealed up the package with strong adhesive tape.
I sealed up the package with strong adhesive tape.
use
apply, put on
remove
apply, put on
remove
tape + NOUN
measure
Use a steel tape measure to measure the dimensions of the room.
Use a steel tape measure to measure the dimensions of the room.
dispenser
(AmE)
an adhesive tape dispenser
an adhesive tape dispenser