double tape

dou·ble tape

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhb-uh l teyp]
- /ˈdʌb əl teɪp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhb-uh l teyp]
- /ˈdʌb əl teɪp/

Definition of double tape words

noun double tape a ribbon of material, usually with a plastic base, coated on one side (single tape) or both sides (double tape) with a substance containing iron oxide, to make it sensitive to impulses from an electromagnet: used to record sound, images, data, etc. 1

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Origin of double tape

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Double tape

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double tape popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

double tape usage trend in Literature

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