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Topic: Tools

tab

IPA: /tæb/

KK: /tæb/

intransitive verb

Definition: To press a key on a keyboard that moves the cursor to the next tab stop or column.

Example: I need to tab over to the next section of the document.

noun

Definition: A small piece or strip attached to something that helps in opening, handling, or identifying it.

Example: She pulled the tab to open the package easily.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide something with a small flap or label that can be used for identification or access.

Example: Please tab the documents so we can easily find each section.

taboret

IPA: /ˈtæbəˌrɛt/

KK: /ˈtæbərɛt/

noun

Definition: A small, low piece of furniture that can be used as a seat or a stand for holding items.

Example: She placed her art supplies on the taboret next to her easel.

tabulator

IPA: /ˈtæbjʊleɪtə/

KK: /tæb.jə.leɹ/

noun

Definition: A device or machine that organizes and displays information, often from punched cards or for setting margins on a typewriter.

Example: The tabulator helped the researchers analyze the data more efficiently.

tachometer

IPA: /tæˈkɒməˌtər/

KK: /tæˈkɑːmətər/

noun

Definition: A device that measures how fast something is rotating, usually in terms of rotations per minute.

Example: The mechanic used a tachometer to check the engine's speed.

tack

IPA: /tæk/

KK: /tæk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change direction or course, especially in sailing, by turning the bow of the boat into the wind.

Example: The sailboat tacked to avoid the strong winds.

noun

Definition: A small nail with a sharp point and a flat head, used for fastening things together.

Example: He used a tack to hang the picture on the wall.

transitive verb

Definition: To attach or fasten something in place, often using a small pointed object or by adding it as an extra item.

Example: She tacked the notice to the bulletin board so everyone could see it.

tacker

IPA: /ˈtækər/

KK: /ˈtækər/

noun

Definition: A person or device that fastens something with tacks, which are small metal pins with a sharp point.

Example: The tacker used a staple gun to secure the fabric to the wooden frame.

tacket

IPA: //ˈtækɪt//

KK: /ˈtækɪt/

noun

Definition: A small nail with a broad head, used for fastening things together.

Example: He used a tacket to secure the loose board in place.

tacking

IPA: /ˈtækɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtækɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of making temporary stitches in fabric or changing direction, especially in sailing.

Example: The seamstress was tacking the fabric together before sewing it permanently.

verb

Definition: To attach or fasten something, often with a small nail or pin, or to change direction while sailing by turning the bow of the boat into the wind.

Example: The sailor was tacking the sail to adjust to the changing wind direction.

tagboard

IPA: /ˈtæɡbɔrd/

KK: /tæɡbɔrd/

noun

Definition: A type of strong cardboard often used for creating shipping tags or a small message board on a website where users can leave messages.

Example: The company used tagboard to create durable shipping labels for their products.

tagger

IPA: /ˈtæɡər/

KK: /ˈtæɡər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that marks or labels something, often used in games or to describe someone who creates graffiti.

Example: The tagger quickly ran away after leaving his mark on the wall.

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