Tab ( noun , verb , verb )

(As a noun)

Tab ( noun )

1. A small flap or strip of material attached to or projecting from something, used to hold, fasten, or manipulate it.
2. A small projecting piece, as on a container, that is used to lift, open, or otherwise move or secure something.
3. A small piece or strip of paper, plastic, or other material affixed to a surface and bearing information, identification, or instructions.
4. A small flap or loop on a garment for attaching it to a fastener, button, or buttonhole.
5. A small piece or strip of cloth or paper, used to mark a place in a book or document or to keep a place in a pack of cards.
6. A small piece of plastic or metal that is used to make a machine or device work.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english tæppa; akin to old high german zapfo tab.

Examples:

1. He opened the envelope and pulled out the tab of the CD.
2. The tab on the zipper broke off.
3. The tab on the soda can is used to open it.
4. She put her finger through the tab on her jeans and pulled the zipper up.
5. I marked my place in the book with a tab.

(As a verb)

Tab ( verb )

1. A small flap or strip of material attached to or projecting from something, used to hold, fasten, or manipulate it.
2. A small projecting piece, as on a container, that is used to lift, open, or otherwise move or secure something.
3. A small piece or strip of paper, plastic, or other material affixed to a surface and bearing information, identification, or instructions.
4. A small flap or loop on a garment for attaching it to a fastener, button, or buttonhole.
5. A small piece or strip of cloth or paper, used to mark a place in a book or document or to keep a place in a pack of cards.
6. A small piece of plastic or metal that is used to make a machine or device work.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english tæppa; akin to old high german zapfo tab.

Examples:

1. He opened the envelope and pulled out the tab of the CD.
2. The tab on the zipper broke off.
3. The tab on the soda can is used to open it.
4. She put her finger through the tab on her jeans and pulled the zipper up.
5. I marked my place in the book with a tab.

(As a verb)

Tab ( verb )

1. A small flap or strip of material attached to or projecting from something, used to hold, fasten, or manipulate it.
2. A small projecting piece, as on a container, that is used to lift, open, or otherwise move or secure something.
3. A small piece or strip of paper, plastic, or other material affixed to a surface and bearing information, identification, or instructions.
4. A small flap or loop on a garment for attaching it to a fastener, button, or buttonhole.
5. A small piece or strip of cloth or paper, used to mark a place in a book or document or to keep a place in a pack of cards.
6. A small piece of plastic or metal that is used to make a machine or device work.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english tæppa; akin to old high german zapfo tab.

Examples:

1. He opened the envelope and pulled out the tab of the CD.
2. The tab on the zipper broke off.
3. The tab on the soda can is used to open it.
4. She put her finger through the tab on her jeans and pulled the zipper up.
5. I marked my place in the book with a tab.