File

1. (n) A collection of papers collated and archived together. 2. (n) A roll or list. 3. (n) A course of thought; a thread of narration. 4. (n) (computing) An aggregation of data on a storage device, identified by a name. 5. (n) A row of modular kitchen units and a countertop, consisting of cabinets and appliances below (dishwasher) and next to (stove/cooker) a countertop. 6. (v) (transitive) To commit (official papers) to some office. 7. (v) (transitive) (of a journalist) To submit (an article) to a newspaper or similar publication. 8. (v) (transitive) To place in an archive in a logical place and order. 9. (v) (transitive) To store a file (aggregation of data) on a storage medium such as a disc or another computer. 10. (v) (intransitive, with for, chiefly law) To submit a formal request to some office. 11. (n) A column of people one behind another, whether "single file" or in a grid pattern. 12. (n) (military) A small detachment of soldiers. 13. (n) (chess) One of the eight vertical lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those identified by a letter). 14. (v) (intransitive) To move in a file. 15. (n) A tool consisting of a strip or rod of hardened and coarse metal, used for removing sharp edges, shaping, and cutting, especially through metal; usually a hand tool. 16. (v) (transitive) To smooth, grind, or cut with a file. 17. (v) To corrupt. 18. (v) (transitive, obsolete) To set in order; to arrange, or lay away. 19. (n) (slang, archaic) A cunning or resourceful person. 20. (n) (slang, obsolete) A pickpocket. 21. (v) (archaic) To defile. 22. (n) A surname. 23. (n) (Canada, US) Clipping of file cabinet. [(Canada, US) An item of office furniture comprising a set of either drawers, or shelves with individual doors or panels, sized to standard widths of file folders and traditionally used for the storage of files.]