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- [teyp]
- /teɪp/
- /teɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [teyp]
- /teɪp/
Definitions of taping word
- noun taping a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc. 1
- noun taping a long, narrow strip of paper, metal, etc. 1
- noun taping a strip of cloth, paper, or plastic with an adhesive surface, used for sealing, binding, or attaching items together; adhesive tape or masking tape. 1
- noun taping tape measure. 1
- noun taping a string stretched across the finishing line in a race and broken by the winning contestant on crossing the line. 1
- noun taping ticker tape. 1
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Origin of taping
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; unexplained variant of tappe, Old English tæppe strip (of cloth), literally, part torn off; akin to Middle Low German teppen to tear, pluck
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Parts of speech for Taping
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taping popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
taping usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for taping
noun taping
- caulking — to fill or close seams or crevices of (a tank, window, etc.) in order to make watertight, airtight, etc.
- cording — a type of corded material, esp when used as a decorative trimming
- furring — the fine, soft, thick, hairy coat of the skin of a mammal.
- insulation — material used for insulating.
Top questions with taping
- how to taping drywall?
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