single file

single file
,single `file noun count or uncount
a line of people or things in which one is directly behind the other:
in single file: Now, line up in single file to go to gym class.
╾ ,single `file adverb:
The three walked single file down the narrow corridor.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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  • Single file — Single Sin gle, a. [L. singulus, a dim. from the root in simplex simple; cf. OE. & OF. sengle, fr. L. singulus. See {Simple}, and cf. {Singular}.] 1. One only, as distinguished from more than one; consisting of one alone; individual; separate; as …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Single file — File File (f[imac]l), n. [F. file row (cf. Pr., Sp., Pg., & It. fila), LL. fila, fr. L. filum a thread. Cf. {Enfilade}, {Filament}, {Fillet}.] 1. An orderly succession; a line; a row; as: (a) (Mil.) A row of soldiers ranged one behind another; in …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Single file — may refer to: * The Single File , a 1983 collection of music videos by Kate Bush and a 1984 vinyl boxed set containing all Kate Bush s 7 singles and their b sides up until that point * Single File , a song by Elliott Smith from his 1995 album… …   Wikipedia

  • single file — noun Date: 1609 a row of persons, animals, or things arranged one behind the other • single file adverb …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Single File (band) — Infobox musical artist Name = Single File Img capt = Img size = Landscape = Background = group or band Birth name = Alias = Born = Died = Origin = Westminster, Colorado flagicon|USA Instrument = Voice type = Genre = Pop punk Alternative rock… …   Wikipedia

  • Single File (album) — Infobox Album Name = Single File Type = studio Artist = The Honor System Released = Start date|2000|04|18 Recorded = Start date|2000|01 Genre = Punk rock Length = 38:34 Label = Asian Man Records Producer = Matt Allison Reviews = Last album = This …   Wikipedia

  • single file — a line of persons or things arranged one behind the other; Indian file. [1660 70] * * * …   Universalium

  • The Single File — Infobox Album Name = The Single File Type = video Artist = Kate Bush Released = 1983 Recorded = Genre = Art rock Length = Label = EMI Producer = Reviews = Last album = This album = Next album = Infobox Album Name = The Single File Type = box… …   Wikipedia

  • Single-cut file — Single Sin gle, a. [L. singulus, a dim. from the root in simplex simple; cf. OE. & OF. sengle, fr. L. singulus. See {Simple}, and cf. {Singular}.] 1. One only, as distinguished from more than one; consisting of one alone; individual; separate; as …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Single — Sin gle, a. [L. singulus, a dim. from the root in simplex simple; cf. OE. & OF. sengle, fr. L. singulus. See {Simple}, and cf. {Singular}.] 1. One only, as distinguished from more than one; consisting of one alone; individual; separate; as, a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Single ale — Single Sin gle, a. [L. singulus, a dim. from the root in simplex simple; cf. OE. & OF. sengle, fr. L. singulus. See {Simple}, and cf. {Singular}.] 1. One only, as distinguished from more than one; consisting of one alone; individual; separate; as …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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