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emery
1[ em-uh-ree, em-ree ]
noun
- a granular mineral substance consisting typically of corundum mixed with magnetite or hematite, used powdered, crushed, or consolidated for grinding and polishing.
Emery
2[ em-uh-ree, em-ree ]
noun
- a male or female given name.
emery
/ ˈɛmərɪ /
noun
- a hard greyish-black mineral consisting of corundum with either magnetite or haematite: used as an abrasive and polishing agent, esp as a coating on paper, cloth, etc. Formula: Al 2 O 3
- ( as modifier )
emery paper
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Example Sentences
He told the news editor, Fred Emery, “They are not worth the paper they are written on.”
If an emery wheel mounted in a polishing head or lathe is at hand, this can be easily accomplished.
A tight-fitting wood plug is driven into the throughway of the tee and the ends ground off flush on the emery wheel.
The metal is annealed and polished with fine emery cloth, which is given a circular motion to produce a frosted effect.
The portion cut out of the bottom of the holder B is to enable the workman to easily grasp the sheets of emery cloth.
"I would like to think that over, Emery," said de Marmont thoughtfully.
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