a flexible ruler that measures the length of objects which are curbative in nature such as ribbons, cloths, rings and so on

A tape (measuring tape) is a flexible ruler that measures the length of objects which are curbative in nature such as ribbons, cloths, rings and so on.

any material that combines a backing material with adhesive

A tape is any material that combines a backing material with adhesive.

a laminate of nonwoven material and elastic fibers placed lengthwise to provide elasticity

a tape is a laminate of nonwoven material and elastic fibers placed lengthwise to provide elasticity.

a versatile, easy-to-use product

Tape is a versatile, easy-to-use product.

a tool that serves a million and one functions

Tape is a tool, a tool that serves a million and one functions.

a physical object that deteriorates over time

Like a car, computer or television, tape is a physical object that deteriorates over time.

a pressure-sensitive adhesive coated onto a backing material

The tape consists of a pressure-sensitive adhesive coated onto a backing material such as paper, plastic film, cloth, or metal foil.

any narrow strip or band of material used to hold or fasten something

A tape is any narrow strip or band of material used to hold or fasten something.

a lightweight, economical, reusable polyethylene, with a continuous repeat of warning

Tape is a lightweight, economical, reusable polyethylene, with a continuous repeat of warning.

a medical treatment tool with a specific therapeutic purpose

Tape is a medical treatment tool with a specific therapeutic purpose.

a material that has adhesive on one or two sides and is used to make a bond between two or more items

Tape is a material that has adhesive on one or two sides and is used to make a bond between two or more items.

a flexible device used for measuring linear distances

A tape is a flexible device used for measuring linear distances.

a film or paper on one or both sides coated

A tape is a film or paper coated on one or both sides, used to attach or bond materials.

a laminate of non-woven material and elastic fibers placed lengthwise to provide elasticity

a tape is a laminate of non-woven material and elastic fibers placed lengthwise to provide elasticity.

a spreadsheet with hundreds of rows and columns

Well a tape is basically a spreadsheet with hundreds of rows and columns and you’re looking at columns going, “What are am I looking at?

a long segment with 8 pixels thickness

A tape is a long segment with 8 pixels thickness, with the angular center at the middle (below 4th pixel).

a digital tape recorder and records

a tape is a digital tape recorder and records sound as digital files (in this case, WAV file types).

a list of assets that are for sale

For the audience, a tape is a list of assets that are for sale.

just like a hammer just like a saw

Tape is a tool, just like a hammer, just like a saw.

an inanimate object

We say “tapes” but a tape is an inanimate object.