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brim
nounfemininegeneral usevery common/ˈabɐ/a·ba
Definitions
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The projecting edge around the bottom of a hat, providing shade or protection.
Usage examples
“The wide brim of her hat kept the sun off her face.”
“He pulled down the brim of his cap.”
Common combinations
hat brimwide brimpull down the brim
2
A flat, hinged or flexible piece attached to something, often to cover an opening or to be extended.
Usage examples
“He sealed the envelope flap.”
“The table has a drop-leaf flap.”
Common combinations
envelope flaptable flappocket flap
3
A small projecting piece, often used for pulling, opening, or indexing.
Usage examples
“He opened the can by pulling the metal tab.”
“Use the tabs to organize the sections of your binder.”
Common combinations
file tabpull tabindex tab