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punched tape

or punch tape

noun

  1. Computers. paper tape.

punched tape

noun

  1. a strip of paper for recording information in the form of rows of either six or eight holes, some or all of which are punched to produce a combination used as a discrete code symbol, formerly used in computers, telex machines, etc

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Word History and Origins

Origin of punched tape1

First recorded in 1880–85

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Example Sentences

The signal was coming through frantically as Tiger reached for the pile of punched tape running out on the floor.

Two telephones are now used, and the punched tape has in it five rows of perforations.

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