- pop-top
- \\¦ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ \ noun
: a closure that can be pulled to open a container making a special opening device unnecessary
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/pop"top'/, adj.1. (of a can) having a top with a tab or ring that when pulled up or off exposes a precut hole or peels off the entire lid.n.2. Also, pop top. a can having such a top: drinking beer from a pop-top.3. the top itself.4. the tab or ring fastener, esp. when removed from such a can: a vest made entirely of pop-tops. Also called pull-top, flip-top.[1965-70, Amer.]* * *
popˈ-top noun (N American)A ring pull (qv under ↑ring1)• • •Main Entry: ↑pop* * *
pop-top «POP TOP», adjective, noun.–adj.provided with a tab or other device for opening without a can opener or bottle opener: »a pop-top beer can.
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1.adj. (of a can) having a ring or tab that is pulled to open its seal2.a pop-top beer can
n.1) the ring or tab from a pop-top can■ a pop-top can2) the top of something that pops up or opena wagon with a pop-top that turns it into a makeshift camper
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/ˈpɑːpˌtɑːp/ noun, pl -tops [count]US : the part of a can's top that can be removed by pulling a ring
Useful english dictionary. 2012.