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Definition of Tape drive
1. Noun. A mechanism that transports magnetic tape across the read/write heads of a tape playback/recorder.
Exact synonyms: Tape Transport, Transport
Generic synonyms: Mechanism
Group relationships: Tape Deck, Tape Machine, Tape Recorder
Generic synonyms: Mechanism
Group relationships: Tape Deck, Tape Machine, Tape Recorder
Definition of Tape drive
1. Noun. (computing archaic) A cassette drive. ¹
2. Noun. (computing archaic) A reel-to-reel tape machine for computers. ¹
3. Noun. (computing) A tape cartridge interface for computers that reads and/or writes to a tape. ¹
4. Noun. A drive mechanism that is used to traverse a tape. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com