Ferret, e.g. (4 letters)

{ Answer }

TAPE

{ Related Clues }

Cassette
Measurer
Record
Captured, after "on"
End of the race
Finish line
Item for a D.J.
Kind of measure
Make a video
Marathon terminus
Reel thing
Runner's goal
Shipping need
Sticky strip
Sticky stuff
VCR insert
Wiretapping evidence
Bit of evidence in court
Cash register output
Eight-track item
Foot racer's goal
Gift-wrapper's need
It comes in a roll
Record for later viewing
Scotch or masking, e.g.
It may be magnetic

{ Tags }

cassette, eg, end, evidence, finish, goal, item, kind, line, record, recording, reel, scotch, sprinters, sticky, stuff, tape, ticker, vcr, video, way

{ Notes }

The answer TAPE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.

{ Definition }

TAPE as a noun:

1. a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening; "he used a piece of tape for a belt"; "he wrapped a tape around the package"

2. (tape, tape recording, taping) = a recording made on magnetic tape; "the several recordings were combined on a master tape"

3. the finishing line for a foot race; "he broke the tape in record time"

4. (tape, tapeline, tape measure) = measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths; "the carpenter should have used his tape measure"

5. (magnetic tape, mag tape, tape) = memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information; "he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview"

TAPE as a verb:

1. fasten or attach with tape; "tape the shipping label to the box"

2. (videotape, tape) = record on videotape

3. (record, tape) = register electronically; "They recorded her singing"