English noun: magnetic tape | |||
1. | magnetic tape (artifact) 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 | ||
Samples | He took along a dozen tapes to record the interview. | ||
Synonyms | mag tape, tape | ||
Broader (hypernym) | memory device, storage device | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | audiotape, cassette tape, magnetic stripe, videotape | ||