Meaning
file
- a tool with abrasive surfaces used for smoothing or shaping wood, metal, or nails
In a sentence
Hai una lima per le unghie nella borsa?
Do you have a nail file in your purse?
Il falegname ha usato una lima per rifinire i bordi del tavolo.
The carpenter used a file to finish the edges of the table.
Non riesco a trovare la lima metallica nella cassetta degli attrezzi.
I can't find the metal file in the toolbox.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lima | feminine · singular |
| lime | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For personal care, specify lima per le unghie ('nail file').
- Do not confuse with lime (the citrus fruit, pronounced English-style or spelled lime).