Definition of paper tape in English English dictionary
an early sequential digital storage medium consisting of a long roll of paper, each character being coded as a pattern of punched holes; originally used with teletype machines
{i} narrow strip of paper; (Computers) narrow strip of paper in which holes are perforated in designated patterns representing characters, punched tape (was used as storage medium in the early 1900's); roll of paper tape used in calculating machines and cash registers