1. small pieces of metal removed by filing or grinding
2. documents submitted to an official organization or court
Usage: legal; business

Examples

• Iron filings stuck to the magnet during the science experiment.
• The mechanic swept up the metal filings from the workshop floor.
• Steel filings covered the workbench after he sharpened the blade.
• The company’s quarterly filings were submitted to the SEC on time.
• Court filings must be completed before the deadline.
• The lawyer reviewed all the legal filings for the case.
• Tax filings are due by April 15th each year.