Synonyms for

Emery

Verb / ˈemɜ:i: / Another word for emery — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a hard, abrasive mineral used to make grinding wheels and polishing powders

Synonyms & similar words

corundum grit sand abrasive powder polish pumice tripoli rottenstone whetstone hone sharpener grinder sander polisher buff scour scratch rub file

Common collocations

  • emery board
  • emery cloth
  • emery paper
  • emery wheel
  • emery powder
  • emery stone

Word family

noun emery

Usage note

Emery is a natural abrasive material, typically used in the form of emery cloth or emery paper for polishing and grinding. It is not commonly used as a standalone word outside of these specific compound terms.

Example sentences

  1. I used emery to smooth out the rough edges of my project.
  2. The jeweler used emery to polish the precious stones.
  3. The blacksmith sharpened his tools with an emery wheel.
  4. I can feel the emery scratching against the metal.
  5. The emery powder left a fine dust on my hands.

Quotes

  • The emery is a mineral of considerable hardness, occurring in nature as various colored varieties having a vitreous luster. - George L. English
  • With emery I polish each facet of my life to find the one that reflects your face. - John Mark Green
  • The emery paper is a wonderful thing when you're at sea. - Philip Dunne

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