tension | the action of stretching something tight, tension holds the belt in the pulleys |
bureaucratic procedure red tape | needlessly timeonsuming procedure |
adhesive tape | tape coated with adhesive |
cassette tape | a cassette that contains magnetic tape |
cellulose tape Scotch tape Sellotape | transparent or semitransparent adhesive tape (trade names Scotch tape and Sellotape) used for sealing or attaching or mending |
control controller | a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine, the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly, I turned the controls over to her |
disk controller | (computer science) a circuit or chip that translates commands into a form that can control a hard disk drive |
duct tape | a wide silvery adhesive tape intended to seal joints in sheet metal duct work but having many other uses, duct tape holds the world together |
friction tape insulating tape | a wateresistant adhesive tape used to insulate exposed electrical conductors |
magnetic tape mag tape tape | 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, he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview |
masking tape masking paper | adhesive tape used to cover the part of a surface that should not be painted |
tape | a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening, he used a piece of tape for a belt, he wrapped a tape around the package |
tape tape recording taping | a recording made on magnetic tape, the several recordings were combined on a master tape |
tape tapeline tape measure | measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths, the carpenter should have used his tape measure |
tape cartridge | a cartridge containing magnetic tape, for use with audio or video recorders or computer systems |
tape deck | electronic equipment for making or playing magnetic tapes (but without amplifiers or speakers), a component in an audio system |
tape drive tape transport transport | a mechanism that transports magnetic tape across the read write heads of a tape playback recorder |
tape player | electronic equipment for playing back magnetic tapes |
tape recorder tape machine | a magnetic recorder using magnetic tape |
tape | the finishing line for a foot race, he broke the tape in record time |
accountant comptroller controller | someone who maintains and audits business accounts |
restrainer controller | a person who directs and restrains |
tension | (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body, the direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear |
surface tension | a phenomenon at the surface of a liquid caused by intermolecular forces |
interfacial tension interfacial surface tension | surface tension at the surface separating two non-miscible liquids |
tape grass eelgrass wild celery Vallisneria spiralis | submerged aquatic plant with ribbonlike leaves, Old World and Australia |
latent hostility tension | feelings of hostility that are not manifest, he could sense her latent hostility to him, the diplomats' first concern was to reduce international tensions |
tension | a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature), there is a tension created between narrative time and movie time, there is a tension between these approaches to understanding history |
normal tension glaucoma | glaucoma that results from damage to the optic nerve although the intraocular pressure is normal |
tension headache | a headache located at the back of the head, usually caused by body tension resulting from overwork or psychological stress |
tension tenseness stress | (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense, he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension, stress is a vasoconstrictor |
tension tensity tenseness tautness | the physical condition of being stretched or strained, it places great tension on the leg muscles, he could feel the tenseness of her body |
paper tape | a long narrow strip of paper |
ticker tape | a continuous thin ribbon of paper on which stock quotes are written |
record tape | register electronically, They recorded her singing |
tape record | record with a tape recorder |
videotape tape | record on videotape |
tape | fasten or attach with tape, tape the shipping label to the box |
scotch tape sellotape | fasten or attach with sellotape, The hotel manager scotch taped a note to the guest's door |
taped tape-recorded | recorded on tape |
high-tension | subjected to or capable of operating under relatively high voltage, high-tension wire |
low-tension low-voltage | subjected to or capable of operating under relative low voltage |