filings
UK: ˈfaɪlɪŋz | US: ˈfaɪlɪŋz
n. small particles or shavings produced by filing, cutting, or grinding a material (e.g., metal, wood)
n. (archaic) the act or process of submitting documents or records
The word "filings" derives from the verb "file," which originates from Old English "fīlan" (to cut or smooth). The suffix "-ing" forms the present participle, indicating the action or result of filing, while the "-s" denotes plurality. Historically, "filings" referred to the act of submitting records (from "file" as a document), but its primary modern usage pertains to physical particles produced by abrasion.
The mechanic swept up the metal filings from the workshop floor.
Gold filings are sometimes used in decorative art.
Be careful not to inhale the fine filings from the sanding process.
The clerk organized the court filings alphabetically.
Iron filings can be used to visualize magnetic fields.