pop-top

pop-top
\\¦ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ \ noun
Etymology: pop (I) + top (I)
: 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.]

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popˈ-top noun (N American)
A ring pull (qv under ↑ring1)
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Main Entry: ↑pop

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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.

–n.
a pop-top container.

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1.
adj. (of a can) having a ring or tab that is pulled to open its seal

a pop-top beer can

2.
n.
1) the ring or tab from a pop-top can
■ a pop-top can
2) the top of something that pops up or open

a 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.

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