emery
Emery (noun) means a hard, dark mineral used, in powdered or abrasive form, for grinding, sanding, or polishing. Example: “She smoothed the rough edge of the wood with emery paper.”
How to use emery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gritty mineral used to make sanding and polishing tools, like an emery board for nails.
Word forms
emeried past tense, emeries plural, emeries singular
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She smoothed the rough edge of the wood with _____ paper.
Etymology
From French émeri, ultimately from Italian smeriglio, a name for the abrasive mineral.
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What does “emery” mean?
The word “emery” means a hard, dark mineral used, in powdered or abrasive form, for grinding, sanding, or polishing. In plain terms, a gritty mineral used to make sanding and polishing tools, like an emery board for nails.
How do you pronounce “emery”?
“Emery” is pronounced EH-muh-ree (/ˈɛməɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “emery” in a sentence?
Here is “emery” used in a sentence: “She smoothed the rough edge of the wood with emery paper.”
What part of speech is “emery”?
“Emery” is a noun.
Where does the word “emery” come from?
The word “emery” comes from French. From French émeri, ultimately from Italian smeriglio, a name for the abrasive mineral.
Is “emery” a common word?
“Emery” is an uncommon word in modern English.