emery
UK /ˈɛməɹi/ US /ˈɛməɹi/
name 5verb 2noun 1
Definitions
noun
1
An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.
It took me from nine to ten days to grind and polish it ready for parabolising and silvering. I did this by hand labour with the aid of emery, but without a lathe. I finally used rouge instead of emery in grinding down the glass, until I could see my face in the mirror quite plain.
verb
1
To sand or polish with emery.
2
To coat with emery.
name
1
A surname transferred from the given name.
2
A male given name from the Germanic languages, today often transferred back from the surname.
3
A female given name transferred from the surname, of 2000s usage, also associated with the mineral emery.
4
A place in the United States:
5
A place in the United States:
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