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Definition of retape

retape

/ˌriːˈteɪp/
re · tape
Past Simple:retaped
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Past Participle:retaped
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Present Participle:retaping
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retape Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To fasten, seal, or bind something again using adhesive or surgical tape.

Example

"The athletic trainer had to retape the player's sprained ankle during halftime."

2

To record audio or video onto magnetic tape or a recording medium again.

Example

"The television crew decided to retape the interview after noticing a microphone malfunction."

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• Rhymes for retape

• Nearby Words

retaliation
retaliatory
retama
retape
retard
retardant
retardation

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Retape. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/retape
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