round file

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round file

noun round files

A metal file with a circular or rounded shape, used for shaping round surfaces. Use a round file to deburr the pipe.
Similar: rat-tail file
humorous The trash; the wastebasket. My junk mail goes straight into the round file the moment it arrives.
Similar: circular file

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@misc{round_file_2026,
  title = {round file},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/round%20file},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}