file-card

English

noun
Definitions
  • (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#Etymology 3|file.

Etymology

Compound from English file (computer file, an aggregation of data, cutting and smoothing tool) + English card (material with embedded wire bristles, card).

Origin

English

card

Gloss

material with embedded wire bristles, card

Concept
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Modern world

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Person/Thing

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