file
- Noun. A collection of papers collated and archived together.
- Noun. (computing) An aggregation of data on a storage device, identified by a name.
- Verb. (transitive) To commit official papers to some office.
- Verb. (transitive) To place in an archive in a logical place and order.
- Verb. (transitive) To store a file (gloss, aggregation of data) on a storage medium such as a disc or another computer.
- Verb. (transitive) To shape (an object) by cutting with a file (cutting tool).
- Verb. (intransitive) To cut with a file (cutting tool).
- Verb. (intransitive, with ''for'') To make a formal request for the benefit of an official status.
- Noun. A column of people one behind another.
- 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''.
- Verb. (intransitive) To move in a file.
- 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.
- Noun. (slang, archaic) A man, guy, fellow; especially one known for being cunning or resourceful.
- Verb. (transitive) to smooth, grind, or cut with a file.
- Verb. (archaic) to defile.
- Verb. to corrupt.
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