pull tab

noun

: a metal tab (as on a can) pulled to open the container

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No one has become ill in connection with the affected products, according to the recall, but an issue with the easy-open pull tabs may cause the cans to leak over time or become contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes botulism. —

Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025 Noting no pull tab on the back seems minor, but without it a skier is left jamming his or her foot in a boot in sometimes frigid conditions when the boot’s materials are stiff and cold. —

Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 5 Feb. 2025 The most recent iteration of the Phantom keeps that plush underfoot feel and snug fit, and adds a convenient pull tab at the back of the shoe’s opening. —

Sara Coughlin, SELF, 27 Jan. 2025 The outer silicone shell is soft and comfortable, with pull tabs for easy removal and adjustment. —

Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pull tab