file

Noun
  1. A set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together (synset 106520807)
    is a type of: record - anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
    subtypes:
    • computer file - (computer science) a file maintained in computer-readable form
    • mug book, mug file - a file of mug shots (pictures of criminals that are kept on file by the police)
    • tickler, tickler file - a file of memoranda or notices that remind of things to be done
    specific instances: combined dna index system - the DNA file maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation
    same as: data file
  2. A line of persons or things ranged one behind the other (synset 108445713)
    is a type of: line - a formation of people or things one behind another
    subtypes:
    • snake dance - a group advancing in a single-file serpentine path
    • column - a line of units following one after another
    same as: indian file, single file
  3. Office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order (synset 103342085)
    is a type of: office furniture - furniture intended for use in an office
    subtypes:
    same as: file cabinet, filing cabinet
  4. A steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces;
    Used for smoothing wood or metal (synset 103341784)
    is a type of: hand tool - a tool used with workers' hands
    subtypes:
    • blunt file - a file with parallel edges
    • flat file - a file with two flat surfaces
    • nailfile - a small flat file for shaping the nails
    • rasp, wood file - a coarse file with sharp pointed projections
    • rat-tail file - a thin round file shaped like the tail of a rat
    • round file - a file with a circular cross section; used to file the inside of holes
    • taper file - a file with converging edges
    has: haft, helve - the handle of a weapon or tool
Verb
  1. Record in a public office or in a court of law (synset 201003902)
    "file for divorce"; "file a complaint"
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: register - record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
    subtypes: trademark - register the trademark of
    same as: register
  2. Smooth with a file (synset 201389676)
    "file one's fingernails"
    entail: rub - move over something with pressure
    is a type of: smooth, smoothen - make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
  3. Proceed in line (synset 201924041)
    "The students filed into the classroom"
    is a type of: march, process - march in a procession
  4. File a formal charge against (synset 200871595)
    "The suspect was charged with murdering his wife"
    is a type of: accuse, criminate, impeach, incriminate - bring an accusation against; level a charge against
    subtypes: impeach - charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office
    same as: charge, lodge
  5. Place in a container for keeping records (synset 201003688)
    "File these bills, please"
    is a type of: enter, put down, record - make a record of; set down in permanent form
    same as: file away

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