taping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of applying adhesive tape to secure or fasten something.

  - "He taped the picture to the wall."
  - "The athlete taped his ankle before the race."

• Noun

  The process of recording or filming an event or performance.

  - "The news crew did a live taping of the event."
  - "The band recorded a taping of their concert."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with taping
taping , haping , caping , scaping , rapping

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Variants

List of all variants of taping that leads to same result
tape , taped , tapes , taping , pre-tape , pre-taped , pre-tapes , pre-taping , pretape , pretaped , pretapes , pretaping

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Forms

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tapes, taped, taping

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Etymology

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The word 'taping' comes from the Old French word 'taper' which means 'to strike, tap, or touch'. It is related to the English word 'tap' which means 'to strike gently'. The use of tape for securing or fastening objects became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the invention of adhesive tape.

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Trivia

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1. The longest roll of tape ever made was over 2 miles long.

2. The first adhesive tape was invented in 1845 by a Scottish doctor named John Macintosh.

3. The word 'tape' comes from the Old French word 'tape', which means 'strip of cloth'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adhesive tape: A type of tape that adheres to surfaces through an adhesive.

2. Duct tape: A type of adhesive tape that is coated with a waterproof layer and is often used for repairing and securing items.

3. Masking tape: A type of adhesive tape that is used for masking areas before painting or applying other materials.

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Culture

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Taping has been used in various cultural contexts, including in sports for injury prevention and performance enhancement, in the arts for creating installations and sculptures, and in film and television production for recording and editing. Taping has also been used symbolically to represent bonds and connections.

How to Memorize "taping"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine applying a strip of tape to a surface, pressing it down firmly to ensure a good bond.
   - Visualize the different types of tape, such as duct tape, masking tape, and packaging tape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'taping' with the act of securing or fastening something with adhesive tape.
   - Associate the word 'taping' with the process of recording or filming an event or performance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tape A Picture Every Day' to remember the definition of 'taping' as the act of applying adhesive tape.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Taping: Tape and Recording' to remember the two main meanings of 'taping'.

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