tape recorder

/ˌteɪp rəˈkɔrdər/
/teɪp rɪˈkɔdə/
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Other forms: tape recorders

Definitions of tape recorder
  1. noun
    a magnetic recorder using magnetic tape
    synonyms: tape machine
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    types:
    Dictaphone
    a tape recorder that records and reproduces dictation
    VCR, videocassette recorder
    a magnetic tape recorder for recording (and playing back) TV programs
    type of:
    magnetic recorder
    recorder consisting of equipment for making records on magnetic media
Pronunciation
US
/ˌteɪp rəˈkɔrdər/
UK
/teɪp rɪˈkɔdə/
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