Overview of noun file

The noun file has 4 senses

• file, data file -- (a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together)


• file, single file, Indian file -- (a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other)


• file, file cabinet, filing cabinet -- (office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order)


• file -- (a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal)

Overview of verb file

The verb file has 5 senses

• file, register -- (record in a public office or in a court of law; "file for divorce"; "file a complaint")


• file -- (smooth with a file; "file one's fingernails")


• file -- (proceed in line; "The students filed into the classroom")


• charge, lodge, file -- (file a formal charge against; "The suspect was charged with murdering his wife")


• file, file away -- (place in a container for keeping records; "File these bills, please")