Cassette Definition

kə-sĕt, kă-
cassettes
noun
A similar case with magnetic tape, for use in a tape recorder, VCR, etc.
Webster's New World
A case with roll film in it, for loading a camera quickly and easily.
Webster's New World
A cartridge for holding and winding typewriter or printer ribbon while in the machine.
American Heritage

(genetics) A modular DNA sequence encoding one or more genes for a single biochemical function.

Wiktionary

A set of sprockets mounted onto a splined shaft on the freehub.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Cassette

Noun

Singular:
cassette
Plural:
cassettes

Origin of Cassette

  • French small box from Old French diminutive of Norman French casse case case2

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Borrowing from French cassette.

    From Wiktionary

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