Noun

1. A long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
2. A recording made on magnetic tape
3. The finishing line for a foot race
4. Measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
5. Memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information

Verb

1. Fasten or attach with tape
2. Record on videotape
3. Register electronically
4. Cut a female screw thread with a tap
5. Draw from or dip into to get something
6. Strike lightly
7. Draw from; make good use of
8. Tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
9. Furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it
10. Make light, repeated taps on a surface
11. Walk with a tapping sound
12. Dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes
13. Draw (liquor) from a tap
14. Pierce in order to draw a liquid from
15. Make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently