tape
n. C / U B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈteɪp// UK //tˈeɪp// tape
n. a long, thin strip of material used to stick things together or to record sound and video. You might use it to wrap a gift or fix a torn page.
n. a narrow, flexible strip of plastic, paper, or cloth, typically coated with an adhesive substance or a magnetic medium for data storage.
I used some clear tape to fix the broken envelope.
The technician replaced the old magnetic tape in the recording machine to ensure better sound quality.
Before the digital revolution, archival footage was stored on physical tape, which required specific climate-controlled environments to prevent the material from degrading over time.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the material in general; countable when referring to a specific roll or a recording.