tape transport(n = noun.artifact) tape drive, transport - a mechanism that transports magnetic tape across the read/write heads of a tape playback/recorder;
is a kind of mechanism
is a part of tape deck, tape machine, tape recorder

active transport, adhesive tape, air transport, cassette tape, cellulose tape, duct tape, friction tape, insulating tape, mag tape, magnetic tape, masking tape, paper tape, passive transport, public transport, red tape, scotch tape, tape, tape cartridge, tape deck, tape drive, tape grass, tape machine, tape measure, tape memory, tape player, tape record, tape recorder, tape recording, ticker tape, ticker tape parade, transport, transport ship, troop transport