paper tape

paper tape
Computers.
a narrow strip of paper in which holes are punched in designated patterns to represent characters: formerly in common use as an input/output medium. Also called punched tape.
[1885-90, for earlier sense]

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  • paper tape — noun a long narrow strip of paper • Hypernyms: ↑paper …   Useful english dictionary

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