file

IPA(Pronunciation)

/faɪl/

Noun

archaic slang

A hand tool consisting of a handle to which a block of coarse metal is attached, and used for removing sharp edges or for cutting, especially through metal.

Japanese Meaning

金属などの表面の鋭い部分を削り取ったり、整形するための手工具。つまり、取っ手に粗い金属片が取り付けられた「やすり」として日本語で表現される。

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He smoothed the rough edges of the brass with a file before assembling the piece.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼は部品を組み立てる前に、真鍮の粗い縁をやすりで滑らかにした。

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Sense（1）

A hand tool consisting of a handle to which a block of coarse metal is attached, and used for removing sharp edges or for cutting, especially through metal.

Sense（2）

(slang, archaic) A cunning or resourceful person.

Will is an old file, in spite of his smooth face.

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files

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