Emery
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛməɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Emery is a noun meaning (geology) An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.
Meaning
(geology) An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To sand or polish with emery.
- (transitive) To coat with emery.
Example Sentences
It took me from nine to ten days to grind and polish it ready for parabolising and silvering. I did this by hand labour with the aid of emery, but without a lathe. I finally used rouge instead of emery in grinding down the glass, until I could see my face in the mirror quite plain.
Word Forms
- emeries
- emerying
- emeried
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abrasive, corundum, alumina, sandpaper, grindstone, alundum.
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