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  • 1tab — tab1 [tab] n. [< ?] 1. a small, flat loop, strap, or metal ring fastened to something for pulling it, hanging it up, etc. 2. a small, often ornamental, flap or piece fastened to the edge or surface as of a dress, coat, etc. 3. an attached or… …

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  • 2tab|let — «TAB liht», noun, verb, let|ed, let|ing or let|ted, let|ting. –n. 1. a number of sheets of writing paper fastened together at one edge, often with a stiff back and a cover; …

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  • 3Tab — In Wikipedia, colons (:) are used to tab. Tab or tabs may refer to:*Tabulation: computing evolved from a mechanical basis using cards gradually between the 1940s and 1990s to a completely electronic basis. The card based systems and components… …

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  • 4tab — 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… …

  • 5tab — 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… …

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  • 6tab — 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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  • 7tab — tab1 noun 1》 a small flap or strip of material attached to something, for holding, manipulation, identification, etc.     ↘Brit. Military a collar marking distinguishing an officer of high rank.     ↘North American term for ring pull. 2》 informal …

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  • 8tab — I. noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1607 1. a. a short projecting device: as (1) a small flap or loop by which something may be grasped or pulled (2) a projection from a card used as an aid in filing b. a small insert …

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  • 9tab — A small auxiliary control surface forming part of the trailing edge of an aircraft’s control surfaces. Tabs help in trimming and may also assist in moving primary controls. The various types of tabs are servotabs, fixed tabs, balance tabs, trim… …

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  • 10tab washer — A washer with a projection that may be hammered against a flat side of a nut, or into a hole in the surface, or over an edge, in order to secure the nut to the surface on which it bears …

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