"file 13" meaning in English

See file 13 in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} file 13 (uncountable)
  1. (US, military slang, dated) A trash can, wastepaper basket. Wikipedia link: file 13 Tags: US, dated, slang, uncountable Synonyms: circular file, round file
    Sense id: en-file_13-en-noun-1p3Gcyun Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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