tab¹ /tab/

1. A small tag, flap or strap attached to something
2. A loop for hanging something up by, etc
3. A loop for drawing a stage curtain
4. Hence, a stage curtain
5. The insignia distinguishing a staff officer, on the collar of his or her uniform (military)
6. A small auxiliary aerofoil on eg a rudder or aileron, which helps control the aircraft in flight
7. A cigarette (N Eng sl)
8. A ring pull (N American)
9. The bill, tally, cost, check (chiefly N American)

To fix a tab to

tabbed adjective

keep tabs on see under keep

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• wire-stitched
• wire-stringed
• wirestripper
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• wiretap
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• wiretapping
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• wire-walker
• wire-walkers
• wireway
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• wire wheel
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• wire wool
• wire wools
• wirework
• wireworker
• wireworkers
• wireworking