Indian file
Americanadverb
noun
Etymology
Origin of Indian file
An Americanism dating back to 1750–60
Example Sentences
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On a windswept stubble field on the outskirts of Regina, nine tractors were lined up, Indian file.
From Time Magazine Archive
All afternoon, Yankees tirelessly rounded the bases and Pirate pitchers trudged in Indian file out of the bullpen.
From Time Magazine Archive
They experimented with "herringbone" formations, Indian file or chain formations, darting single attacks, converging attacks and their opposite, in which big formations dispersed in all directions.
From Time Magazine Archive
Now, 30 seconds after zero hour, they were spread out in Indian file, heading for the canal.
From Time Magazine Archive
In silent Indian file they began the descent.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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