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lemel

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Noun — Fine metal shavings or filings produced by filing or grinding metal.

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Etymology

From Middle English lymail, via Anglo-Norman limaille, ultimately from Latin limare ("to file"), the same root as "file."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lemel” mean?

The word “lemel” means fine metal shavings or filings produced by filing or grinding metal. In plain terms, metal filings — the fine dust left behind when you file or grind metal.

How do you use “lemel” in a sentence?

Here is “lemel” used in a sentence: “The jeweller swept up the lemel left over from shaping the ring.”

What part of speech is “lemel”?

“Lemel” is a noun.

Where does the word “lemel” come from?

The word “lemel” comes from Latin. From Middle English lymail, via Anglo-Norman limaille, ultimately from Latin limare ("to file"), the same root as "file.".

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