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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


SamplesHe took along a dozen tapes to record the interview.


Synonymsmag tape, tape


Broader (hypernym)memory device, storage device


Narrower (hyponym)audiotape, cassette tape, magnetic stripe, videotape









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