CASSETTE


Meaning of CASSETTE in English

n. a sealed case containing a length of tape, ribbon, etc., ready for insertion in a machine, esp.: 1 a length of magnetic tape wound on to spools, ready for insertion in a tape recorder. 2 a length of photographic film, ready for insertion in a camera.

[ F, dimin. of casse CASE(2) ]

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