brim

nounfeminine/ˈabɐ/high

a·ba

Definitions

1The projecting edge around the bottom of a hat, providing shade or protection.

The wide brim of her hat kept the sun off her face.

He pulled down the brim of his cap.

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Common collocations

hat brimwide brimpull down the brim

2A flat, hinged or flexible piece attached to something, often to cover an opening or to be extended.

He sealed the envelope flap.

The table has a drop-leaf flap.

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envelope flaptable flappocket flap

3A small projecting piece, often used for pulling, opening, or indexing.

He opened the can by pulling the metal tab.

Use the tabs to organize the sections of your binder.

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file tabpull tabindex tab

Do latim 'appa', possivelmente de origem expressiva.