A narrow strip of material, typically used to hold or fasten something. She used tape to secure the wrapping paper around the gift.
A magnetic strip used for recording sound, pictures, or computer data. He found an old cassette tape in the attic with his favorite songs from the 80s.
A strip of material stretched across a track or field to mark the finish line in a race. The runner broke the tape as he crossed the finish line, winning the race.
A long, narrow piece of cloth or paper used for measuring. The tailor used a tape to measure the length of the fabric needed for the dress.