tab
nounfemininetécnico/pɐˈtiʎɐ/low
pa·ti·lha
Definition
A protruding piece, usually in the shape of a small rod or blade, used to fit, secure, or support another piece, common in mechanical components such as bicycle forks.
The bicycle fork's dropout broke, preventing the front wheel from being secured.
Make sure the tab is properly aligned before tightening the screw.
Common collocations
fork dropoutbicycle dropoutfixing tabtab
Etymology
Do francês 'patte' (pata) + sufixo diminutivo '-ilha'.