file

  1. Noun.  A collection of papers collated and archived together.
  2. Noun.  (computing) An aggregation of data on a storage device, identified by a name.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) To commit official papers to some office.
  4. Verb.  (transitive) To place in an archive in a logical place and order.
  5. Verb.  (transitive) To store a file (gloss, aggregation of data) on a storage medium such as a disc or another computer.
  6. Verb.  (transitive) To shape (an object) by cutting with a file (cutting tool).
  7. Verb.  (intransitive) To cut with a file (cutting tool).
  8. Verb.  (intransitive, with ''for'') To make a formal request for the benefit of an official status.
  9. Noun.  A column of people one behind another.
  10. Noun.  (chess) one of the eight vertical lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those which run from number to number). The analog horizontal lines are the ''ranks''.
  11. Verb.  (intransitive) To move in a file.
  12. Noun.  A hand tool consisting of a handle to which a block of coarse metal is attached, and used for removing sharp edges or for cutting, especially through metal.
  13. Noun.  (slang, archaic) A man, guy, fellow; especially one known for being cunning or resourceful.
  14. Verb.  (transitive) to smooth, grind, or cut with a file.
  15. Verb.  (archaic) to defile.
  16. Verb.  to corrupt.

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