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cassette
[kuh-set, ka-]
noun
Also called cassette tape.a compact case containing a length of magnetic tape that runs between two small reels: used for recording or playback of audio or video in a tape recorder, cassette deck, video camera, or VCR, and for storage of data by some small computer systems.
Photography.a lightproof metal or plastic container for a roll of film, having a single spool for supplying and rewinding the film.
a replaceable or refillable cartridge in a typewriter or printer that contains the ribbon or ink.
a case or tray in a printer or copier that holds the paper.
cassette
/ æˈɛ /
noun
a plastic container for magnetic tape, as one inserted into a tape deck
( as modifier )
a cassette recorder
photog another term for cartridge
films a container for film used to facilitate the loading of a camera or projector, esp when the film is used in the form of a loop
the injection of genes from one species into the fertilized egg of another species
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of cassette1
Example Sentences
It is no criticism but Brook has begun to sound like a jammed cassette when outlining his ideal batter since taking the job.
Back in those days, I always had a little cassette recorder with me, and I started singing the song into it.
Bridges had played the decades-old cassette of his songs for Ciancia, who, without Bridges’ knowledge, passed it along to Matt Sullivan, founder of indie label Light in the Attic, who was eager to release it.
The bomb which destroyed the plane was concealed inside a radio cassette player in a suitcase in the forward hold.
They’ll have to wait until June 6 to get their hands on its CD, LP and cassette physical release.
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