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(′tāp ′tranz′pört)

(computer science) The mechanism that physically moves a tape past a stationary head. Also known as transport.
(engineering acoustics) The mechanism of a tape recorder that holds the tape reels, drives the tape past the heads, and controls various modes of operation. Also known as tape drive.

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The mechanical part of a tape drive.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a mechanism that transport magnetic tape across the read/write heads of a tape playback/recorder
  Synonyms: tape drive, transport

 
 

 

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