"cross file" meaning in English

See cross file in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: cross files [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} cross file (plural cross files)
  1. A double convex file, used in dressing out the arms or crosses of fine wheels.
    Sense id: en-cross_file-en-noun-e8j4Vb5k Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Tools

Inflected forms

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