file
verb/li.maɾ/medium
li·mar
Definitions
1To make smooth, shape, or reduce by using a file.
He filed the rough edge of the metal until it was smooth.
You should file your nails instead of cutting them.
Common collocations
file metalfile nailsfile down
2To gradually improve, correct, or make less harsh.
They worked to smooth out their disagreements.
The editor helped her smooth out the rough patches in the manuscript.
Common collocations
smooth out differencessmooth out a text
Etymology
Do latim 'limare'.