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Two rolls of adhesive tape.
Two rolls of adhesive tape.

Tape refers to a strip of long, thin and narrow matter, usually rolled up. It can also refer to any of the following: Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary (from wiki and dictionary) is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 150 languages. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (713x800, 144 KB) Sticky tapes This image shows two sticky tapes. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (713x800, 144 KB) Sticky tapes This image shows two sticky tapes. ... Strip can refer to: as a noun a long narrow piece cut from a sheet material (metal plastic plywood etc) a power strip a landing strip a comic strip other items of a similar shape to that above e. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Two rolls of adhesive tape. ... Gaffer (Gaffa) tape Gaffer tape (also, gaffers tape, gaff tape, gaffing tape, cloth tape, and more colloquially Jesus Tape or Rocket Tape) is a tough, fabric backed adhesive tape used in the motion picture, television, stage (music and theater) and other entertainment industries, and elsewhere. ... A piece of transparent duct tape, left, and of silver duct tape, right. ... Masking tape Masking tape is a type of adhesive tape made of easy-to-tear paper backed with a weak adhesive. ... Electrical tape, standard black Electrical tape, color coded (grounding) Electrical tape is a type of pressure-sensitive tape used to insulate electrical wires and other material that conduct electricity. ... Bottom view of VHS videotape cassette with magnetic tape exposed Videotape is a means of recording images and sound onto magnetic tape as opposed to movie film. ... The Compact Cassette, often referred to as audio cassette, cassette tape, cassette, or simply tape, is a magnetic tape sound recording format. ... Self-retracting pocket tape measure A tape measure or measuring tape is a ribbon of cloth, plastic, or metal with linear-measure markings, often in both imperial and metric units. ... A tape dispenser is an object that holds a roll of tape and has a mechanism on one end to easily shear the tape. ... Orders Subclass Cestodaria Amphilinidea Gyrocotylidea Subclass Eucestoda Aporidea Caryophyllidea Cyclophyllidea Diphyllidea Lecanicephalidea Litobothridea Nippotaeniidea Proteocephalidea Pseudophyllidea Spathebothriidea Tetraphyllidea Trypanorhyncha In biology, Cestoda is the class of parasitic flatworms, called tapeworms, that live in the digestive tracts of vertebrates as adults and often in the bodies of various animals as juveniles. ... Tape is a 2001 drama film directed by Richard Linklater and written by Stephen Belber based on his play of the same name. ... Twill tape is a flat twill-woven ribbon of cotton, linen, polyester, or wool. ... Red tape (or sometimes paperwork) 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. ... Celluloid is the name of a class of compounds created from nitrocellulose and camphor, plus dyes and other agents, generally regarded to be the first thermoplastic. ... 35 mm Kinoton movie projector in operation. ... CD redirects here; see Cd for other meanings of CD. Image of a compact disc (pencil included for scale) A compact disc (or CD) is an optical disc used to store digital data, originally developed for storing digital audio. ... Tapai or tape is a traditional fermented food found throughout much of East- and Southeast Asia. ...

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Tape - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (178 words)
Tape usually refers to a rolled up strip of long, thin and narrow matter; however a notable exception to the scheme of the definition is its misnomerous reference to audio media in disk or solid state format after the introduction of the audio tape.
Tape is also a misnomerous synonym for any audio medium; (e.g.
Optical celluloid tape used in movie projectors (a possible precursor to the compact disk)
Duct tape - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1263 words)
Duct tape, originally known as duck tape, is a strong, fabric-based, multi-purpose adhesive tape, usually silver or fl in color, although many other colors, including transparent, have recently become available.
NASA engineers' faith in duct tape as an emergency tool was rewarded in 1970, when the square carbon dioxide filters from Apollo 13's failed command module had to be modified to fit round receptacles in the lunar module, which was being used as a lifeboat after an explosion in route to the moon.
Duct tape is also sometimes used by musicians and on film sets and in theatres, although a more specialised product, commonly known as gaffer tape in entertainment circles, is preferred as it does not leave a sticky residue when removed and is more easily torn into thin strips for precise application.
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