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flat file
A common type of file used to smooth the edges or surface of a piece of metal or hard plastic. A flat file is tapered toward the tip in width and slightly tapered in thickness. It has two sets of teeth arranged diagonally across the surface in opposite directions (double cut), on both sides and a single row of teeth along both edges.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Aviation
- Category: Aeronautics
- Company: Aviation Supplies & Academics
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