tape
gb/tˈeɪp/ us/tˈeɪp/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1700
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல்
A2
entity
1
narrow sticky strip
A thin, sticky strip used to hold or fix things.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone] puts tape on [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tape' with 'glue' and try to use it for situations where glue is more appropriate.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
adhesive tape (More formal and specific term, often used in technical or medical contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
glue (A different adhesive form that is liquid rather than a strip.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
roll of tape
|masking tape
|duct tape
|double-sided tape
|clear tape
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|tools
|crafts
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She used clear tape to wrap the gift.
- The box was sealed with strong duct tape.
- I need some masking tape for the painting project.
- He fixed the torn page with a small piece of tape.
- Double-sided tape works well for mounting photos.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I put tape on the paper.
- She used tape to close the box.
- We need more tape to finish.
- He fixed the book with tape.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
entity
2
magnetic recording strip
A thin plastic strip that stores sound or video for playing later.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'adhesive tape' as both are called 'tape'. Context is important.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
cassette (Specifically refers to the plastic case holding the magnetic tape.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
digital file (A modern format for storing sound or video without physical tape.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
cassette tape
|VHS tape
|audio tape
|video tape
கருப்பொருள்கள்
technology
|media
|arts_entertainment
உதாரணங்கள்
- He found an old cassette tape in the drawer.
- The movie was recorded on a VHS tape.
- Magnetic tapes are rarely used today.
- She listened to her favorite songs on tape.
- The interview was stored on audio tape.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I have a music tape.
- We watched a movie on tape.
- He keeps old songs on tape.
- I listened to a story on tape.
வினைச்சொல்
A2
action
3
fasten with adhesive strip
To stick or hold something in place using tape.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to tape [something] [somewhere]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use 'glue' instead of 'tape' when they mean using adhesive strips.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
stick (More general; can use any adhesive, not just tape.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
untape (To remove the tape from something.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
tape shut
|tape together
|tape up
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|crafts
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- Please tape the envelope before mailing it.
- She taped the poster to the wall.
- He taped the wires together for safety.
- They taped the box shut before shipping it.
- I taped my notes to the fridge.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I taped the picture to the wall.
- She taped the bag closed.
- He taped two papers together.
- We taped the box shut.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
4
record audio or video
To make a copy of sound or video so it can be played later.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to tape [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may think 'tape' only refers to physical tapes, not modern digital recording in casual speech.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
record (The standard modern term; 'tape' is slightly informal and dated.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
erase (To remove recorded sound or video from a medium.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
tape a show
|tape an interview
கருப்பொருள்கள்
media
|technology
|arts_entertainment
உதாரணங்கள்
- They taped last night's game to watch later.
- She taped an interview with the author.
- Can you tape this TV program for me?
- The band taped their performance for an online release.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I taped the movie to watch later.
- She taped our talk.
- He taped the show yesterday.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
tape
IPA
GB/tˈeɪp/
US/tˈeɪp/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
tape (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (tape)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: tape
- Plural: tape, tapes
Verb
- Base: tape
- 3rd Person Singular: tapes
- Present Participle: taping
- Past: taped
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
tapes
noun
taping
verb
taped
verb
Related words
videotape
noun B1
சொற்றொடர்கள்
cut through red tape
1/kˈʌt θɹˈu ɹˈɛd tˈeɪp/
idiom
remove bureaucratic delays and rules
To make something happen faster by avoiding too many official rules.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The new policy aims to cut through red tape for small businesses.
- We managed to cut through the red tape and get the permit quickly.
on tape
1/ˈɔn tˈeɪp/
fixed phrase
recorded on audio/video medium
Saved as sound or video so it can be played later.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The confession was caught on tape.
- I have their wedding on tape from 1995.
tape measure
1/tˈeɪp mˈɛʒɚ/
fixed phrase
flexible measuring tool strip
A long, thin tool used to measure length, that can roll up.
உதாரணங்கள்
- He pulled out his tape measure to check the width of the table.
- The tailor used a tape measure around my chest.
red tape
1/ɹˈɛd tˈeɪp/
idiom
Excessive bureaucracy causing delay
Too many rules and paperwork that make things slow and difficult.
உதாரணங்கள்
- We have to cut through a lot of red tape to get the permit.
- The project was delayed by government red tape.
- Red tape is slowing down the project.
- We need to cut through the red tape before starting work.