filer — meaning in English

English meaning

• shadow noun A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
• spin verb To turn around quickly on an axis.
• spinning noun The act or process of something rotating, or of turning fiber into thread.
• thread noun A thin, long strand of spun fiber used for sewing or weaving.

Senses

filer is used for these senses in English:

• shadow (particularly, espionage) To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.
• spinning The process of converting fibres into yarn or thread.
• thread (transitive, figurative) To make one's way through or between (a constriction or obstacles).

shadow — full definition

1. noun A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
2. noun A person who secretly follows or closely monitors another.
3. verb To follow and observe someone closely, often to learn their job.
4. adjective Operating informally or unofficially while acting like a real authority.

spin — full definition

1. verb To turn around quickly on an axis.
2. verb To present information in a biased way to make it look more favorable.
3. noun A biased or favorable slant put on a piece of news or information.
4. noun A short trip taken in a vehicle for pleasure.

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