"file cabinet" meaning in English

See file cabinet in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: file cabinets [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} file cabinet (plural file cabinets)
  1. (Canada, US) An item of office furniture comprising a set of either drawers, or shelves with individual doors or panels, sized to standard widths of file folders and traditionally used for the storage of files. Wikipedia link: file cabinet Tags: Canada, US Categories (topical): Furniture Synonyms: filing cabinet, file

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