A form of helical scan in which the tape is wrapped around the head drum for a full 360 degrees (the tape looking like the lowercase Greek letter alpha). There is only one head which writes a complete stripe for every revolution of the head.

plural of alpha strike

(military) A sudden, massive, devastating concentration of fire upon a single opponent in order to immediately neutralize the opponent with overwhelming force.

(informal) Abbreviation of Alpha Centauri.

Alternative form of alpha taxonomy

Alternative form of α-naphthol

Alternative form of alpha male

Alternative spelling of alpha-blocker.

Alternative form of alpha female

(zoology) The dominant breeding pair in a pack of animals.