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Meanings of tape transport in English

Russian
лентопротяжный механизм
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The mechanism that guides the tape through a recorder or player.

Related terms
лентопротяжный механизм

A mechanism that transports magnetic tape across the read/write heads of a tape playback/recorder.

Synonyms
Examples for "capstan"
Examples for "capstan"
1
Trevenen said abruptly, 'Start those laggards on the capstan bars, Mr Urquhart!
The Darkening Sea
2
On the other hand, the upright and constantly-moving capstan knows no delay.
The Water-Witch; Or, the Skimmer of the Seas: A Tale
3
Eight men around a capstan began hauling up the heavy anchor chain.
Burning up
4
Mounted on the capstan, he addressed them briefly, and not without influence.
Miriam Monfort / A Novel
5
The only other sound had been the first clink of the capstan.
In the King's name
Translations for tape transport