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pull-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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Universalium. 2010.
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Pull tab — may refer to:*The built in device used to open a beverage can *A gambling ticket used in a pull tab game … Wikipedia
pull 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
pull-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… … Useful english dictionary
pull 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
pull 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 … Useful english dictionary
Pull-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… … Wikipedia
pull tab — /ˈpʊl tæb/ (say pool tab) noun → ring pull …
pull tab — noun Date: 1963 a metal tab (as on a can) pulled to open the container … New Collegiate Dictionary
pull tab — a metal tab or ring that is pulled to uncover the precut opening in a can or other container. [1960 65] * * * … Universalium
pull-tab — noun North American term for ring pull … English new terms dictionary
