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tape See magnetic tape and paper tape.tape 1. a string stretched across the track at the end of a race course tape [tāp] (computer science) A ribbonlike material used to store data in lengthwise sequential position. (engineering) A graduated steel ribbon used, instead of a chain, in surveying. tape 1. See joint tape. 2.See taping strip. 3.See tape measure. 4.See friction tape.
Tape a geodetic instrument for measuring the length of lines on location. Made of steel or invar, it is 15 to 20 mm wide, 0.3 to 0.4 mm thick, and 20 to 50 m long (sometimes up to 100 m). The accuracy of measurement if the tape is laid directly on the ground is from 1:1,000 to 1:3,000; for other measuring methods the accuracy is 1:20,000 or higher. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Ex-Dons star Strachan also said he fell out with former Aberdeen boss Alex Ferguson after chucking one of his boring music tapes off the team bus. |
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