file vs parade

file

noun
  • A small detachment of soldiers. 

  • A column of people one behind another, whether "single file" or in a grid pattern. 

  • A collection of papers collated and archived together. 

  • one of the eight vertical lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those identified by a letter). 

  • A hand tool consisting of a handle to which a block of coarse metal is attached, and used for removing sharp edges or for cutting, especially through metal. 

  • A row of modular kitchen units and a countertop, consisting of cabinets and appliances below (dishwasher) and next to (stove/cooker) a countertop. 

  • The primary item on the menu bar, containing commands such as open, save, print, etc. 

  • Course of thought; thread of narration. 

  • A roll or list. 

  • An aggregation of data on a storage device, identified by a name. 

verb
  • To submit a formal request to some office. 

  • To corrupt. 

  • To commit (official papers) to some office. 

  • To store a file (aggregation of data) on a storage medium such as a disc or another computer. 

  • To place in an archive in a logical place and order. 

  • To smooth, grind, or cut with a file. 

  • To move in a file. 

  • To submit (a story) to a newspaper or similar publication. 

parade

noun
  • The body of soldiers thus assembled. 

  • Synonym of military parade: A show of troops, an assembly of troops as a show of force, to receive orders, or especially for inspection at set times. 

  • Synonym of parade ground: A place specially designated for such displays or for practicing close-order drills. 

  • Synonym of road, used in place names. 

  • A row of shops beside a street. 

  • Synonym of parry in both its literal and figurative senses. 

  • Synonym of herd: A group of elephants when on the move. 

  • Synonym of gaggle: A group of geese when on the move, particularly a line of goslings shepherded by one or more adults. 

  • Synonym of show: any similarly orderly or ostentatious display, especially of a variety of people or a series of things paraded around. 

  • A public procession, especially one commemorating a holiday or special event or (dated) in protest. 

  • The body of promenaders thus assembled. 

verb
  • Synonym of show off: to display or reveal prominently or ostentatiously, especially in a kind of procession. 

  • To march through or along. 

  • To march past. 

  • To assemble soldiers for inspection, to receive orders, etc. 

  • To assemble for inspection, to receive orders, etc. 

  • To walk in a row led by one parent, often trailed by the other. 

  • To move slowly through or among. 

  • To march impressively or ostentatiously. 

  • Synonym of promenade: to walk up and down, especially in public in order to show off and be seen by others. 

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