Emery

Pronunciation: /ˈɛməri/

Definitions of emery

noun a hard, granular mineral substance consisting of corundum mixed with magnetite or hematite, used as an abrasive

Example Sentences

A1 An emery board is used to file nails.

A2 She used an emery cloth to smooth out the rough edges of the metal.

B1 The jeweler used emery paper to polish the silver bracelet.

B2 The sculptor used emery wheels to shape the marble statue.

C1 The machinist used emery stones to grind down the metal parts to precise measurements.

C2 The restoration expert carefully used emery powder to clean and restore the ancient artifact.

Examples of emery in a Sentence

formal The emery board is used for smoothing and shaping nails.

informal I need to grab an emery board to fix this snag on my nail.

slang Hey, can you pass me that emery thingy for my nails?

figurative Her sharp wit was like an emery, polishing away any dullness in the conversation.

Grammatical Forms of emery

• past tense: emeryed
• plural: emeries
• comparative: more emery
• superlative: most emery
• present tense: emery
• future tense: will emery
• perfect tense: have emeried
• continuous tense: is emerying
• singular: emery
• positive degree: emery
• infinitive: to emery
• gerund: emerying
• participle: emeryed

Origin and Evolution of emery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'emery' comes from the Greek word 'smyrídi', which means 'emery' or 'corundum'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of abrasive mineral, the word 'emery' has maintained its meaning over the centuries and is still used in the same context today.