i. [belki fa. tâb’dan] 1. İşlenecek bir maddeye verilen hararet, rutubet. Salâbet vesâire derecesi, çağ, nisâb, kıvam: demir tavında işlenir. 2. Tab’ olunacak kâğıda, ütülenecek çamaşıra, tütüne vesâir şeylere püskürtülen su: tav vermek. 3. mc. Semizlik, dolgunluk: tavlanmak = semirmek, dolmak, tüyü düzelip parlamak

(from P. تاب) s. 1. The operation of bringing a material to the exact state required for use or manufacture; as, by tempering, annealing, polishing, etc. 2. The perfection of anything, either in itself or in its relative condition; the best condition. 3. A well-nourished condition in man or beast.

(from P. تاب tâb), s. 1. The proper heat of iron, etc., for hammering, welding, etc. 2. The proper condition of fatness or health, or, the requisite degree of strength, etc.