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emery

noun, often attributive
em·​ery | \ ˈem-rē How to pronounce emery (audio) , ˈe-mə-\
plural emeries

Definition of emery

: a dark granular mineral that consists of corundum with iron oxide impurities (such as magnetite) and is used as an abrasive also : a hard abrasive powder

Examples of emery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Smaller pockets to hold chalk for the box call and emery paper for the pot and striker calls is also a plus. — Frank Sargeant, AL.com, "Vested Interest: Turkey vests are the Swiss Army knife of hunting," 8 Apr. 2018 Once the polish is gone, wash your hands, dry them thoroughly, and use an emery board or nail file to shape your nails. — Seventeen, "what do your nails say about you?," 22 Apr. 2008

First Known Use of emery

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for emery

Middle English, from Anglo-French esmeril, from Old Italian smiriglio, from Medieval Latin smiriglum, from Greek smyrid-, smyris

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More Definitions for emery

emery

noun
em·​ery | \ ˈe-mə-rē How to pronounce emery (audio) , ˈem-rē\
plural emeries

Kids Definition of emery

: a mineral used as a powder for polishing and grinding

emery

noun, often attributive
em·​ery | \ ˈem-(ə-)rē How to pronounce emery (audio) \
plural emeries

Medical Definition of emery

: a dark granular mineral that consists essentially of corundum and is used for grinding and polishing also : a hard abrasive powder

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