Indian File

Pronunciation: /ˈɪndiən faɪl/

Definitions of Indian file

noun a single file line, especially one in which people or things are arranged one behind the other

Example Sentences

A1 The children walked in Indian file, one behind the other.

A2 The hikers followed the trail in Indian file, staying single file.

B1 The soldiers marched in Indian file, keeping in strict formation.

B2 The students lined up in Indian file to enter the museum.

C1 The procession moved in Indian file, each member following the one in front.

C2 The dancers moved gracefully in Indian file, creating a beautiful pattern.

Examples of Indian file in a Sentence

formal The students walked in Indian file as they made their way to the museum.

informal Let's walk in Indian file so we don't get lost in this crowd.

slang We should line up in Indian file to get our food faster.

figurative The cars were parked in Indian file along the narrow street.

Grammatical Forms of Indian file

• past tense: Indian filed
• plural: Indian files
• comparative: more Indian file
• superlative: most Indian file
• present tense: Indian file
• future tense: will Indian file
• perfect tense: have Indian filed
• continuous tense: is Indian filing
• singular: Indian file
• positive degree: Indian file
• infinitive: to Indian file
• gerund: Indian filing
• participle: Indian filed

Origin and Evolution of Indian file

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'Indian file' originated in the military, referring to a single-file line formation used by Native American warriors during battle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'Indian file' has evolved to have a more generic meaning of people walking or moving in a single-file line, regardless of cultural association.