ALL meanings of tabbing
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T t - noun tabbing a small flap, strap, loop, or similar appendage, as on a garment, used for pulling, hanging, or decoration. 1
- noun tabbing a tag or label. 1
- noun tabbing a small projection from a card, paper, or folder, used as an aid in filing. 1
- noun tabbing Informal. a bill, as for a meal in a restaurant; check. 1
- noun tabbing a small piece attached or intended to be attached, as to an automobile license plate. 1
- noun tabbing a small flap or tongue of material used to seal or close the opening of a container. 1
- noun tabbing Also called tabulator, tab key. a key on a typewriter that moves the carriage, typing element, etc., a predetermined number of spaces, used for typing text in columns, for fixed indentations, etc. 1
- noun tabbing Also called tab key. a key on a computer keyboard that moves the cursor a predetermined number of spaces, used for keying text in columns or form fields, for fixed indentations, etc. 1
- noun tabbing Digital Technology. (in a web browser window or in a spreadsheet or other application) a page displayed by clicking on or selecting a user interface element that resembles a paper tab: The third tab in the spreadsheet list expenses. the display of this user interface element: I have too many tabs open in my browser right now. 1
- noun tabbing Theater. a small, often narrow, drop curtain, for masking part of the stage. tableau curtain. 1
- noun tabbing Aeronautics. a small airfoil hinged to the rear portion of a control surface, as to an elevator, aileron, or rudder. Compare trim tab. 1
- verb with object tabbing to furnish or ornament with a tab or tabs. 1
- verb with object tabbing to name or designate. 1
- verb without object tabbing to operate the tab function on a typewriter or computer. 1
- idioms tabbing keep tabs / tab on, Informal. to keep an account of; check on; observe: The police kept tabs on the suspect's activities. 1