noun
Meaning 1
Single file.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, especially, uncommon
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
Indian file
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Sound
Pronunciation
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noun
Meaning 2
a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: file, single file
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: line
Narrower terms: snake dance, column
History
Etymology
Attested since the 18th century, as Native Americans traversed woods in this way.