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file down

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file something down

to level off a protrusion by filing. File this edge down so no one gets cut on it. Please file down this edge.

See also: down, file

file down

v.

To cause wear on something by rubbing against or filing it, reducing its size: I filed down my fingernails before the party. The dentist filed the jagged tooth down.

See also: down, file