pull-tab

  • 1pull-tab — (po͝olʹtăb ) n. A metal ring that is pulled off the top of a can to provide an opening for drinking, pouring, or serving. adj. Configured with a tab that is pulled off to effect opening: pull tab cans. * * * …

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  • 2Pull tab — may refer to:*The built in device used to open a beverage can *A gambling ticket used in a pull tab game …

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  • 3pull tab — n AmE a small piece of metal attached to a can of food, drink etc that you pull in order to open it British Equivalent: ring pull …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 4pull-tab — pullˈ tab noun 1. A ring pull, a tongue of metal with a ring attached to it, which pulls to open a beer, etc can 2. In eg illustrations, esp in children s books, a piece of paper or card attached to a part of an illustration, which can be pulled… …

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  • 5pull tab — pull′ tab n. cvb a metal tab or ring that is pulled to uncover the precut opening in a can or other container • Etymology: 1960–65 …

    From formal English to slang

  • 6pull tab — noun : a metal tab (as on a can) pulled to open the container * * * a metal tab or ring that is pulled to uncover the precut opening in a can or other container. [1960 65] * * * pull tab, a metal tab that is pulled off to open a can or container …

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  • 7Pull-tab — A pull tab is a gambling ticket that is used in a pull tab game to raise money for government agencies or for licensed, charitable nonprofit organizations.The game manager operates the game by selling tickets and distributing cash prizes. The… …

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  • 8pull tab — /ˈpʊl tæb/ (say pool tab) noun → ring pull …

  • 9pull tab — noun Date: 1963 a metal tab (as on a can) pulled to open the container …

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  • 10pull tab — a metal tab or ring that is pulled to uncover the precut opening in a can or other container. [1960 65] * * * …

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