pull tab

noun

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

Examples of pull tab in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These winter boots just graze the top of the ankle, with a flat platform sole for comfort and a pull tab for easy entry. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024 Testers also appreciated Ride’s women’s-specific calf adjustment system, consisting of velcro pull tabs that allow riders to tighten or expand the rear cuff of the boot to best suit your individual body type. Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024 The sneakers also have a cushioned insole for comfortable support and a convenient back and front pull tab. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2024 Plus, the boots have a two-inch platform heel, rear pull tabs, and anti-slip lug soles. Emily Weaver, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pull tab 

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Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 24 Oct. 2024.

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