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1. n a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening n a recording made on magnetic tape n the finishing line for a foot race n measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths n 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 v fasten or attach with tape v record on videotape v register electronically v cut a female screw thread with a tap v draw from or dip into to get something v strike lightly v draw from; make good use of v tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information v furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it v make light, repeated taps on a surface v walk with a tapping sound v dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes v draw (liquor) from a tap v pierce in order to draw a liquid from v make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently