nounπShareA small flat case containing magnetic tape on two reels, used to record and play back audio and video material."My grandfather's old stereo player used cassette tapes for music. "technologyelectronicsmediasoundentertainmentcommunicationdeviceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny similar small cartridge, such as for a computer disk or cassette air conditioner"My older brother uses a cassette tape to back up his important computer files. "technologyelectronicsmachineitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lightproof container for photographic film."My grandfather carefully stored the old cassette containing the family's vacation photos. "technologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA modular DNA sequence encoding one or more genes for a single biochemical function."The scientist studied the cassette, a DNA sequence responsible for producing the enzymes needed for protein synthesis. "biologybiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA set of sprockets mounted onto a splined shaft on the freehub."The bicycle's freehub mechanism included a cassette with 11 sprockets. "partmachinevehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA saggar (ceramic container used in a kiln)"The potter carefully placed the clay figure inside the cassette before loading it into the kiln. "materialutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
