Definition of Metal filing

1. Noun. A fragment of metal rubbed off by the use of a file.

Generic synonyms: Filing
Specialized synonyms: Iron Filing

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metal Filing

metal
metal(a)
metal-homeostasis
metal-organic framework
metal-poor
metal bar
metal base
metal carbonyl
metal ceramic alloys
metal cluster compound
metal detecting
metal detector
metal detectorist
metal detectors
metal drum
metal filing (current term)
metal fume fever
metal glove
metal halide lamp
metal halide lamps
metal homeostasis
metal hydride
metal insert teeth
metal interface
metal master
metal money
metal plating
metal saw
metal screw
metal shop

Literary usage of Metal filing

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Hearings Before the Committee on Expenditures in the Post Office Department (1911)
"The test, however, satisfied my mind on the one point: That metal filing cases do not safeguard their contents better than oak. ..."

2. Annual Report by New York (State). Architect's Office (1915)
"... consisting of plans and specifications for metal filing cases in several of the departments; alterations and additions to partition work, including the ..."

3. Public Papers of Governor by New York (State). Governor (1913)
"Page 153, under the head of Constructive: metal filing Cases For metal filing cases in the office of the State Engineer and Surveyor, five thousand dollars, ..."

4. The American Office: Its Organization, Management and Records by John William Schulze (1914)
"For general office use the wooden or metal filing equipment provided by the various furniture houses is preferable, in that it is more convenient and more ..."

5. Fire Prevention and Fire Protection as Applied to Building Construction: A by Joseph Kendall Freitag (1912)
"The use of metal filing cases, desks, counter fittings, etc., in offices and banks is now familiar to all, but a four-story office building, ..."

6. American Highway Engineers' Handbook by Arthur Horace Blanchard (1919)
"... (6) mail register sheet; (7) reference register sheet; (S) schedule of mnemonic filing classification symbols: ;'^' metal filing and transfer cabinets, ..."

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