tape tree

English

noun
Definitions
  • (fandom) A network for distributing content not aired/distributed locally between enthusiasts and fans of the material, copying on home VCRs and passing new tapes to further nodes of the network.

Etymology

Compound from English tape (adhesive tape, bind with adhesive tape, videotape) + English tree.

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English

tree

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