emery Definition
em·ery (em′ər ē)
noun
a dark, impure, coarse variety of corundum used for grinding, polishing, etc.
Etymology: Fr émeri < OFr emeril < It smeriglio < MGr smeri, for Gr smyris, emery < IE base *smer-, smear
emery Synonyms
emery
n.
emery Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- cloth: The final coat can be rubbed with dampened emery cloth for a fine, soft, matte finish.
- board: An emery board should not be used to scrape your natural nail surface at all.
- paper: Emery paper / cloth An abrasive paper or cloth used for smoothing metal.
- wheel: They are then shaped on a rough emery wheel.
- strip: A final light turn with the emery strip removes the swarf.
Noun used with modifier
fine: To remedy this use fine emery paper on the insides of the blades to remove the residue.
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