What does EMERY mean?
Emery
- Parts of Speech: Noun
- Definitions:
- a fine-grained mineral substance consisting of corundum mixed with magnetite, hematite, or quartz, used as a grinding material
- a cloth or paper backing coated with emery
- Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈɛməri/
- UK: /ˈɛməri/
- Origin and Usage: The word "emery" comes from the French word "émeri," which in turn comes from the Greek word "ἤμερος" (émeros) meaning "daytime." Emery was originally used as an abrasive material in ancient Egypt and Greece. It became popular in Europe during the Middle Ages, where it was used to polish metals and cut glass. Today, emery is still used as a grinding material and as a backing for sandpaper.
- Synonyms: corundum, sandpaper, abrasive, grinding material
- Related Words: corby, emote, enorm, entry, every
- Example Sentences:
- He used emery to sharpen his tools.
- The emery cloth was used to smooth out the rough edges of the metal.
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