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file

83 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) file (noun)
  2. 2) file (verb)
  3. 3) file (verb)
  4. 4) file (verb)
  5. 5) file (noun)
  6. 6) file (noun)
  7. 7) file (verb)
  8. filé (noun)
  9. file 13 (noun)
  10. file card (noun)
  11. file card (noun)
  12. file case (noun)
  13. file clerk (noun)
  14. file closer (noun)
  15. file-hard (adjective)
  16. file holder (noun)
  17. file meristem (noun)
  18. file off (verb)
  19. file server (noun)
  20. file shell (noun)
  21. file signal (noun)
  22. file snake (noun)
  23. file-soft (adjective)
  24. file-tailed rat (noun)
  25. file-tail shark (noun)
  26. file wrapper (noun)
  27. file wrapper estoppel (noun)
  28. back file (noun)
  29. band file (noun)
  30. bastard file (noun)

1file

noun \ˈfī(-ə)l\

Definition of FILE

1
: a tool usually of hardened steel with cutting ridges for forming or smoothing surfaces especially of metal
2
: a shrewd or crafty person

Origin of FILE

Middle English, from Old English fēol; akin to Old High German fīla file
First Known Use: before 12th century

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