We have found multiple words file. Choose the one you are looking for and click on the link in its Dictionary entry column to see its detailed etymology.
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| file | English | (Verb Noun) (intransitive, with for, chiefly, _, legal) To make a formal request for the benefit of an official status.. (transitive) To commit official papers to some office. (transitive) To place in an [...](intransitive, with for, chiefly, _, legal) To make a formal request for the benefit of an official status.. (transitive) To commit official papers to some office. (transitive) To place in an [...] |
| file | English | (Verb Noun) (intransitive) To move in a file. (chess) one of the eight vertical lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those identified by a letter). The analog horizontal lines are the ranks.. (military) [...](intransitive) To move in a file. (chess) one of the eight vertical lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those identified by a letter). The analog horizontal lines are the ranks.. (military) [...] |
| file | English | (Verb Noun) (transitive) To smooth, grind, or cut with a file. (slang, archaic) A cunning or resourceful person.. A hand tool consisting of a handle to which a block of coarse metal is attached, and used [...](transitive) To smooth, grind, or cut with a file. (slang, archaic) A cunning or resourceful person.. A hand tool consisting of a handle to which a block of coarse metal is attached, and used [...] |
| file | English | (Verb) (archaic) to defile. To corrupt.(archaic) to defile. To corrupt. |
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