- strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together
- long, narrow strip of material
a steel or magnesium ribbon
uncountable
- video or audiocassette tape
Hand me some tape. I need to fix a tear in this paper.
uncountable
- (countable, uncountable) A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together
The headdress's frame is made with strings of gold.
uncountable
- that which binds, a band
Many say that government and corporate bonds are a good investment to balance against a portfolio consisting primarily of stocks.
uncountable
- band of strong tissue that holds the bones of an animal in position
- single book of a publication issued in multi-book format, such as an encyclopedia
Please turn down the volume on the stereo.
uncountable
- (uncountable) A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread
your laces are untied, do them up!
uncountable
- revolving device to deliver items
After collecting his suitcase at the baggage carousel, he left the airport.
tomeSubstantiv/təʊm/Anhören one in a series of volumesbraceSubstantiv/braɪs/Anhören that which holds tightlya brace and bit
ledgeSubstantiv/lɛd͡ʒ/Anhören of rocks- anatomy
The burglar tied up the victim with a cord.
uncountable
- A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curve...
The arrow descended in a curved line.
- A knot; a fastening
Oxford ties; Derby ties
- (clothing) A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun o...
As part of the act, the fat clown's belt broke, causing his pants to fall down.
- A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc
This argument was the hinge on which the question turned.
strapSubstantivstɹæpAnhören A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the likeuncountable
- (countable, uncountable) A powdered substance produced by firing (calcining) calcium carbonate (limestone) and clay t...
the cement of our love
uncountable
moldingSubstantiv/ˈməʊl.dɪŋ/Anhören architecture: narrow decorative surfaceuncountable
- A circular band of metal used to bind a barrel
the cheese hoop, or cylinder in which the curd is pressed in making cheese
uncountable
- The state of being enslaved or the practice of slavery
uncountable
- (rare)