tab Hear it!

tab1 definition

tab (tab)

noun

  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 projecting piece as of a file folder, often with a label, used in filing
  4. Aeron. an auxiliary airfoil set into the trailing edge of a larger control surface, such as an aileron

Etymology: < ?

transitive verb tabbed, tabbing tab′·bing

  1. to provide with tabs
  2. to choose or select
tab2 definition

tab (tab)

noun

  1. a bill or check, as for expenses
  2. total cost or expenses

Etymology: prob. short for tabulation

tab Idioms

keep tabs on

or keep a tab on
Informal to keep a check on; follow or watch every move of

pick up the tab

Informal to pay the bill or total cost
tab3 definition

tab (tab)

noun

  1. tablet
  2. tabloid
  3. tabulator
tab4 definition

tab

  1. table(s)
  2. Etymology: L tabella

    Pharmacy tablet(s)

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Comments
Improve this definition.
Do you have more to add? Share your linguistic knowledge or observation.
/Register to save your comments.
Related Discussions (1)
TopicRepliesLatest Post
Changes to design: clicking on a new tab to get synonyms!11 month ago

Browse Forums