Definition of pull tab

pull tabnoun

kéo tab

/ˈpʊl tæb//ˈpʊl tæb/

The term "pull tab" refers to the perforated peelable cover used to seal the top of beverage cans. This term first originated in the early 1960s, when the two-piece pull-tab can design was introduced by the Scott Paper Company (now known as Kimberly-Clark Corporation). The company named the tab "pull-tab" to make it easy for consumers to recognize and understand how to open the cans. The two-piece tap design involved punching out an easy-to-peel tab on the top of the can that was later attached to a plastic ring. Initially, the pull-tab design faced resistance from soda can manufacturers who preferred a pull-ring design that required pulling the entire ring to open the can. However, the pull-tab design was marketed as being more hygienic and convenient than the pull-ring, as it required fewer fingers to open and did not leave any sharp edges or corners on the rim of the can. The pull-tab design quickly gained popularity and eventually replaced the pull-ring design as the preferred can opening method because it was easier to use and more cost-effective to manufacture. Today, the term "pull tab" has become a common phrase associated with opening beverages, and its simplicity and familiarity make it an iconic feature of modern canned beverages.

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Example:
  • She carefully pulled the tab on the can of soup to reveal the steamy contents inside.

    Cô cẩn thận mở nắp hộp súp để lộ phần súp bốc hơi bên trong.

  • Before buying the soda, the cashier asked the customer to pull the tab for verification.

    Trước khi mua nước ngọt, nhân viên thu ngân yêu cầu khách hàng kéo thanh toán để xác minh.

  • The pull tab on the lottery ticket ripped off easily as she eagerly checked to see if she'd won.

    Lưỡi kéo trên tờ vé số dễ dàng bị xé toạc khi cô háo hức kiểm tra xem mình có trúng thưởng hay không.

  • The drinks vending machine's pull tabs gave out a loud hissing sound as the can was dispensed.

    Các thanh kéo của máy bán đồ uống tự động phát ra tiếng rít lớn khi lon được rót ra.

  • The sleek design of the energy drink cans featured pull tabs with unique shapes and patterns.

    Thiết kế đẹp mắt của lon nước tăng lực có các nắp kéo với hình dạng và hoa văn độc đáo.

  • When the ranger told us to pull the tabs on our bear canisters, it was clear that he took refreshing beverages seriously in the wilderness.

    Khi người kiểm lâm bảo chúng tôi mở nắp bình đựng nước, rõ ràng là anh ấy rất coi trọng đồ uống giải khát trong vùng hoang dã.

  • The draft beer taps in the bar were equipped with pull tabs for an easy pour.

    Vòi bia tươi trong quầy bar được trang bị các thanh kéo để rót dễ dàng.

  • The landfill workers pulled the tabs off the recyclables so they could efficiently sort and process them.

    Những công nhân bãi rác đã tháo các miếng dán ra khỏi các vật liệu tái chế để họ có thể phân loại và xử lý chúng một cách hiệu quả.

  • The little girl excitedly pulled the tab on her toy bottle's pull tab to reveal the plastic figurine inside.

    Cô bé háo hức kéo nắp trên bình đồ chơi để lộ bức tượng nhựa bên trong.

  • As the recycling machine whirred and crashed, the bull-dozer man pulling the tabs off the scrap metal entered with a determined look on his face.

    Khi máy tái chế kêu vù vù rồi đổ sập, người lái xe ủi đang kéo các thanh kim loại phế liệu bước vào với vẻ mặt quyết tâm.