| 单词 | pull tab can |
| 释义 | > as lemmaspull tab can b. North American. An attached device for opening a can, typically comprising a ring that is pulled in order to open a hole for pouring or to remove the top of the can; a ring pull. Also attributive, as pull tab can, pull tab top, etc. ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > condition of being open or not closed > [noun] > action or process of opening > one who or that which opens > ring-pull pop-top1957 pull tab1962 tab1963 ring opener1968 ring pull2005 1962 Lima (Ohio) News 15 Mar. 21/2 The new pull-tab cans and self-opening can—also with built-in pouring tip for evaporated milk and beer. 1964 Coshocton (Ohio) Tribune 5 Aug. 6/6 He predicted that canned soft drinks will attain more than 10 per cent of the market.., largely because of the new pull-tabs. 1965 Economist 5 June 1150/1 The successful development of pull-tab tops for beer tins, so that they can be opened by hand rather than with an opener. 1978 J. Updike Coup vi. 239 Take care..not to drop the pull~tab [on a can of soft drink], once removed, back into the can. 1992 W. Rathje & C. Murphy Rubbish! ix. 198 Oregon passed the first bottle bill in 1972. Among other things, it banned pull-tab cans. 2002 Antigonish Rev. Autumn 130 He keenly understands that the crackle of a metal pull-tab means food. < as lemmas |
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