"file closer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: file closers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} file closer (plural file closers)
  1. (military) An officer posted at the rear of a line, or on the flank of a column, of soldiers, to rectify mistakes and ensure steadiness and promptness in the ranks. Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-file_closer-en-noun-SqsBcCFt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

Inflected forms

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