tape transport

American  

noun

Recording.

1. transport.

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tape transport British  

noun

1. the motorized mechanism that moves tape evenly across the recording and playback heads of a tape recorder or cassette player

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Etymology

Origin of tape transport

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Because it can handle long-playing, 14-inch reels, because it has a silky smooth tape transport, and because it’s rugged as well as precise.

From The Verge

Each inactive tape transport requires two amperes and the one active transport requires 10 amperes.

From Project Gutenberg