filing
part of speech
noun (filing, uncountable; a filing, filings); verb form (filing, from file)
meaning for a pupil
1) Filing is putting papers or computer documents in order in files or folders. tree →
2) Filings are tiny pieces rubbed off metal with a file, such as iron filings. tree →
3) Filing is also the «-ing» form of «file»: walking in a line (filing into class), smoothing with a file (filing nails), or sending a document officially. tree →
sense in the lessons
In science lessons iron filings sprinkled round a magnet show the pattern of the magnetic field. In school pupils file into assembly in a line. In offices filing keeps papers tidy. Phrases: «iron filings», «filing cabinet», «filing into the hall».
examples
- The iron filings made a pattern round the magnet. tree →
- Mum keeps her letters in a filing cabinet. tree →
- The children were filing quietly into the hall. tree →
- She is filing her nails smooth. tree →
- Dad spent the evening doing his filing. tree →
- Sprinkle the filings gently over the paper. tree →
- Don't blow iron filings; they can get in your eyes. tree →
note
Spelling: one «l» (file to filing, drop the «e»). Do not confuse with «filling» (double «l», what goes inside a sandwich or a tooth). Safety: iron filings are sharp and can hurt eyes; handle them carefully.
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «filing» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.