emery cloth


noun
  1. emery-coated cloth used as an abrasive.

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How to use emery cloth in a sentence

  • 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.

  • By using emery cloth, and wrapping it around the bearing portion, and changing it continually, while drawingp.

  • Or, apply turpentine or kerosene, and after allowing to stand over night, clean with emery cloth.

  • Fine emery cloth rubbed over the surfaces of contact should serve to remedy matters.

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