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cassette

[ kuh-set, ka- ]

noun

  1. Also called cassette tape. a compact case containing a length of magnetic tape that runs between two small reels: used for recording or playback of audio or video in a tape recorder, cassette deck, video camera, or VCR, and for storage of data by some small computer systems. audiocassette, videocassette.
  2. Photography. a lightproof metal or plastic container for a roll of film, having a single spool for supplying and rewinding the film.
  3. a replaceable or refillable cartridge in a typewriter or printer that contains the ribbon or ink.
  4. a case or tray in a printer or copier that holds the paper.


cassette

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noun

    1. a plastic container for magnetic tape, as one inserted into a tape deck
    2. ( as modifier )

      a cassette recorder

  1. photog another term for cartridge
  2. films a container for film used to facilitate the loading of a camera or projector, esp when the film is used in the form of a loop
  3. the injection of genes from one species into the fertilized egg of another species
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of cassette1

1955–60; < French, equivalent to casse “box†( case 2 ) + -ette -ette
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of cassette1

C18: from French: little box; see case ²
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The bomb which destroyed the plane was concealed inside a radio cassette player in a suitcase in the forward hold.

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They’ll have to wait until June 6 to get their hands on its CD, LP and cassette physical release.

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"I used to send him demo cassettes. It's a full circle moment. And to be writing again and to have that music released by Alan McGee meant everything."

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To celebrate this, and to mark their milestone, the band are releasing a cassette version of the new album.

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The bomb which destroyed Pan Am 103 was concealed inside a radio cassette player in a suitcase in the jet's forward hold.

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