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file cabinet

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: file, filing cabinet

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: office furniture

Narrower terms: card index, card catalog, card catalogue, vertical file

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