file-card en · NOUN
Etymology
From file (“cutting and smoothing tool”) + card (“material with embedded wire bristles”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) Material with embedded wire teeth used for cleaning files; card-clothing
- (countable) A tool for removing debris from between the teeth of a file.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| file card | alternative | lexicographic | |
| file-cards | Number=Plur | lexicographic |