(trading) To make a trade contrary to the overall tendency of prices, i.e., to buy when prices are generally falling or sell when prices are generally rising.

A graduated flexible ribbon used for measuring lengths.

(sound engineering) An electromechanical device use to record and play back sound, etc.

(computing) perforated paper tape

(computing) an early sequential digital storage medium consisting of a long roll of paper, each character being coded as a pattern of punched holes; originally used with teletype machines.

(boxing) the pre-fight measurements made of the combatants / (by extension) statistics given to compare two people or entities

Sandpaper with an adhesive on one side, used to provide added friction for skateboards, sports clubs and bats, etc.

(US, Philippines) transparent or translucent pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, used for sealing items together, especially paper.

A sturdy adhesive tape, made of plastic reinforced with cross-linked fibre, often used by stage lighting electricians.

plural of gaffer tape