Tab Definition

tăb
tabbed, tabbing, tabs
noun
tabs
A small, flat loop, strap, or metal ring fastened to something for pulling it, hanging it up, etc.
Webster's New World
A projection, flap, or short strip attached to an object to facilitate opening, handling, or identification.
American Heritage
A small, often ornamental, flap or piece fastened to the edge or surface as of a dress, coat, etc.
Webster's New World
An attached or projecting piece as of a file folder, often with a label, used in filing.
Webster's New World
An auxiliary airfoil set into the trailing edge of a larger control surface, such as an aileron.
Webster's New World
verb
tabbed
To provide with tabs.
Webster's New World

To move a cursor with a tab key.

Webster's New World
To choose or select.
Webster's New World
abbreviation
Table(s)
Webster's New World
Tablet(s)
Webster's New World
idiom
keep tabs on
  • To observe carefully over time:

    Let's keep tabs on expenditures.

American Heritage
keep tabs on
  • to keep a check on; follow or watch every move of
Webster's New World
pick up the tab
  • to pay the bill or total cost
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Tab

Noun

Singular:
tab
Plural:
tabs

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Tab

Origin of Tab

  • Short for tablet or tabulation Sense 2, short for tabulator

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Origin unknown

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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