tab

tab
1. noun /tæb/
a) A small flap or strip of material attached to something, for holding, manipulation, identification, etc.

He pulls off his belt, cursing as the studs catch in the tabs of his jeans.

b) A navigational widget for switching between sets of controls or documents. <! I am unsure about etymology though.

Put this round on my tab, will you, barman.

2. verb /tæb/
a) Mark with a tab.
b) To use the tab key on a computer or typewriter to navigate the screen or page.

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