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- pronunciation:
- faIl
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition: |
a long, thin steel tool with ridges on its surface. A file is used to shape, smooth, or grind down wood, metal, plastic, or other hard material.
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abrasive |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
files, filing, filed |
| definition: |
to shape, smooth, or grind down with a file or other tool.
Lisa filed her fingernails. |
| related words: |
grind, scrape, smooth |
| derivation: |
filer (n.) |
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