pull tab

noun

: a metal tab (as on a can) pulled to open the container

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The Soul Turner Slip-On has a stylish zip on one side, perforated detailing on the upper, a pull tab on the back, and a 1.75-inch sole. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025 Case in point: Tilt’s exterior cartons feature pull tabs for a more seamless opening experience, and are embossed with braille to indicate product type and shade. Noor Lobad, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025 Each blade has a pull tab at the top of its cartridge; just give it a gentle yank to remove it. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025 The shoes come in four color options with pull tabs for simple step-in wear. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pull tab

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pull tab was in 1963

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“Pull tab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20tab. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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