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filiate
filiation
filibeg
filibuster
filicide
filiform
filigree
filing (1)
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filing cabinet
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filing (2)
fil·ing [ fling ] (plural fil·ings)


noun 
Definition:
 
tiny particle of metal: a tiny particle or shaving of metal, e.g. one removed with a file ( often used in the plural )
iron filings
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