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- filariid/fɪˈlɛːrɪɪd/A nematode worm of the superfamily Filarioidea, many of which are parasitic and cause diseases such as elephantiasis and river blindness.adjectivenounC2 (Highly Technical/Very Low Frequency)
- filasse/fɪˈlæs/coarse vegetable fibre, especially from plants like hemp or flax, used for cordage or caulkingnounVery low
- filature/ˈfɪlətʃə/The process of reeling silk from cocoons, or a place where this is done.nounRare
- filbert/ˈfɪlbət/A type of hazelnut, specifically the cultivated nut of Corylus maxima.nounC2
- filch/fɪltʃ/to steal something, typically of little value, in a casual, furtive, or sneaky mannerverbverb-transitiveC2
- filchner ice shelf/ˌfɪlk.nə(r) ˈaɪs ʃelf/A large, permanent floating sheet of ice in Antarctica, attached to the coastline.nounVery Low
- file/faɪl/A container or method for storing information or objects in an ordered way; a tool for smoothing or shaping.nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1 (Very High Frequency)
- file band/ˈfaɪl ˌbænd/A coarse, heavy-duty metal file shaped as a continuous, flexible loop, resembling a band, used for aggressive removal of material from wood or metal.nounLow (Technical)
- file card/ˈfaɪl ˌkɑːd/A rectangular piece of stiff paper or cardboard, often lined or ruled, used for recording brief information and stored in a filing system.nounLow
- file clerk/ˈfaɪl ˌklɑːk/An office worker whose primary duty is to organize, maintain, and retrieve paper or electronic files and documents.nounB2
- file folder/ˌfaɪl ˈfəʊl.dər/A folded piece of heavy paper or thin cardboard used to hold loose documents, typically stored in a filing cabinet.nounIntermediate (B1-B2)
- file footage/faɪl ˈfʊtɪdʒ/Video material that has been recorded and stored for future use, often archival or stock material.nounC1
- file server/ˈfaɪl ˌsɜː.vər/A computer or device on a network that stores and manages access to files for multiple users.nounB2
- file sharing/ˈfaɪl ˌʃeə.rɪŋ/The practice of making digital files (such as documents, music, videos, or software) available for access by other users on a network.nounB2
- file transfer protocol/ˌfaɪl ˈtræns.fɜː ˌprəʊ.tə.kɒl/A standard network protocol used for transferring computer files between a client and server on a computer network.nounMedium (common in IT/technical contexts, low in general usage)
- filecardˈfaɪlkɑːdA rigid, flat implement with fine wires or serrated metal teeth, used for cleaning, sharpening, or shaping a file (the cutting tool).nounLow
- filefish/ˈfaɪlfɪʃ/A small to medium-sized marine fish with a rough, file-like skin and a single, often elongated dorsal spine.nounC1
- filename/ˈfaɪlneɪm/The name given to a computer file, used to identify and locate it within a file system.nounC1
- fileneThe word 'filene' has no established, standard entry in major dictionaries and is not recognized as a standard English word.nounExtremely Rare
- filet/ˈfɪlɪt/A boneless cut of meat or fish, often prepared as a premium dish.nounB2
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