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Term: Fil

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A fine or thin thread of fiber or wire

Sample Sentence: She carefully threaded the fil through the eye of the needle.

Sense 2: A loose end or loop of a fabric

Sample Sentence: The frayed fil on the edge of her scarf gave it a charmingly worn look.

Sense 3: A specific type of hairlike structure found on certain organisms

Sample Sentence: The cilia, tiny fils on the surface of a paramecium, help it move through the water.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To sift or strain through a filter

Sample Sentence: The chef carefully filed the flour to remove any lumps.

Sense 2: To pass a thread through a needle or opening

Sample Sentence: She skillfully filed the thread through the buttonhole.

Sense 3: To capture or record on film or video

Sample Sentence: The photographer set up her equipment to fil the sunset over the mountains.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Of or pertaining to the Philippines or its people

Sample Sentence: The cultural event showcased traditional Filipino music and dance.

Sense 2: Neat and tidy; well-groomed

Sample Sentence: Despite the rain, she arrived at the party looking perfectly fil.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a sweet or endearing manner

Sample Sentence: The child looked up at his father fil and asked for a bedtime story.