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Tape — Tape, n. [AS. t[ae]ppe a fillet. Cf. {Tapestry}, {Tippet}.] 1. A narrow fillet or band of cotton or linen; a narrow woven fabric used for strings and the like; as, curtains tied with tape. [1913 Webster] 2. A tapeline; also, a metallic ribbon so… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tape grass — Tape Tape, n. [AS. t[ae]ppe a fillet. Cf. {Tapestry}, {Tippet}.] 1. A narrow fillet or band of cotton or linen; a narrow woven fabric used for strings and the like; as, curtains tied with tape. [1913 Webster] 2. A tapeline; also, a metallic… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tape needle — Tape Tape, n. [AS. t[ae]ppe a fillet. Cf. {Tapestry}, {Tippet}.] 1. A narrow fillet or band of cotton or linen; a narrow woven fabric used for strings and the like; as, curtains tied with tape. [1913 Webster] 2. A tapeline; also, a metallic… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
tape — [[t]te͟ɪp[/t]] ♦♦ tapes, taping, taped 1) N UNCOUNT: oft on N Tape is a narrow plastic strip covered with a magnetic substance. It is used to record sounds, pictures, and computer information. Tape is expensive and loses sound quality every time… … English dictionary
tape — 1. noun 1) a package tied with tape Syn: binding, ribbon, string, braid 2) secure the bandage with tape Syn: adhesive tape, sticky tape, masking tape, duct tape; trademark Scotch Tape 3) they recorded the inter … Thesaurus of popular words
tape — 1. noun 1) a package tied with tape Syn: binding, ribbon, string, braid, band 2) they made a tape of the concert Syn: (audio) cassette, (tape) recording, video 2. verb 1) … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
Red tape — Tape Tape, n. [AS. t[ae]ppe a fillet. Cf. {Tapestry}, {Tippet}.] 1. A narrow fillet or band of cotton or linen; a narrow woven fabric used for strings and the like; as, curtains tied with tape. [1913 Webster] 2. A tapeline; also, a metallic… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Red tape — is a derisive term for excessive regulation or rigid conformity to formal rules that is considered redundant or bureaucratic and hinders or prevents action or decision making. It is usually applied to government, but can also be applied to other… … Wikipedia
red tape — ˌred ˈtape noun [uncountable] official rules that seem complicated and unnecessary and prevent things from being done quickly and easily: • The only way to get this project off the ground is to cut through the red tape. • Planning permission is… … Financial and business terms
red tape — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ administrative, bureaucratic ▪ government, governmental (AmE) VERB + RED TAPE ▪ cut, reduce … Collocations dictionary
