Tab

  • 41tab — I UK [tæb] / US noun [countable] Word forms tab : singular tab plural tabs 1) a small part of something that sticks out from the edge a) a part that sticks out of something and that you can pull in order to make something happen Pull the tab to… …

    English dictionary

  • 42tab — tab1 [ tæb ] noun count 1. ) a part that sticks out of something and that you can pull in order to make something happen: Pull the tab to open the cartridge. a ) a metal ring that is part of the lid of a can. When you pull up on the ring, the lid …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 43tab — I. /tæb / (say tab) noun 1. a small flap, strap, loop, or similar appendage, as on a garment, etc. 2. a tag or label. 3. Aeronautics a hinged portion at the trailing edge of an aileron, elevator, or other control surface on an aircraft. 4. a… …

  • 44Tab — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom.   Sigles d’une seule lettre   Sigles de deux lettres > Sigles de trois lettres   Sigles de quatre lettres …

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  • 45tab — tab1 /tab/, n., v., tabbed, tabbing. n. 1. a small flap, strap, loop, or similar appendage, as on a garment, used for pulling, hanging, or decoration. 2. a tag or label. 3. a small projection from a card, paper, or folder, used as an aid in… …

    Universalium

  • 46tab — {{11}}tab (n.1) small flap, c.1600, possibly a dialectal word, of uncertain origin. Often interchangeable with TAG (Cf. tag) (n.1). Cf. also Middle English tab strap or string (mid 15c.), Norw. dialectal tave piece of cloth, rag. {{12}}tab (n.2)… …

    Etymology dictionary

  • 47tab — noun (C) 1 SMALL PIECE OF PAPER/CLOTH a small piece of paper, cloth etc that is fixed to the edge of something, especially giving information about it 2 ON A CAN AmE a small piece of metal that you pull to open a can of drink 3 IN A… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 48Tab — Reiter * * * Tạb 〈engl. [tæ:b] m. 1〉 1. 〈Abk. für〉 Tabulator 2. vorspringender Teil einer Karteikarte zur Kennzeichnung * * * 1Tab [auch: tɛp ], der od. das; s, e [engl. tab, H. u.]: 1. (Bürow.) der Kenntlichmachung bestimmter Merkmale dienender …

    Universal-Lexikon

  • 49tab — [tæb] noun [C] I 1) tab or tab key a button on a computer keyboard that you press in order to move several spaces along the same line 2) a part that you pull to open something 3) a bill for the cost of a meal or drinks The company picked up the… …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 50tab — I [[t]tæb[/t]] n. v. tabbed, tab•bing 1) a small flap, strap, loop, or similar appendage, as on a garment, used for pulling, hanging, or decoration 2) a tag or label 3) a small projection from a card, paper, or folder, used as an aid in filing 4) …

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