tab
1. tab \'tab\ n [origin unknown] [partly short for 1table; partly fr. sense
1] [by shortening] often attrib 1a: a short projecting device (as a flap
or loop) : as 1a1: a small hand grip 1a2: a projection from a card used
as an aid in filing 1b: a small insert, addition, or remnant {license
plate ~} 1c: APPENDAGE, EXTENSION; esp : one of a series of smal l
pendants forming a decorative border or edge of a garment 1d: a small
auxiliary airfoil hinged to a control surface (as a trailing ed ge) to help
stabilize an airplane in flight 2a: close surveillance : WATCH {keep ~s on
him} 2b: a creditor's statement : BILL, CHECK 3a: TABLOID 3b: TABULATOR
3c: TABLET
2. tab vt or tabbed; or tab.bing 1: to furnish or ornament with tabs 2:
to single out : DESIGNATE 3: TABULATE