EMERY Definition & Meaning

emery

[ em-uh-ree, em-ree ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a granular mineral substance consisting typically of corundum mixed with magnetite or hematite, used powdered, crushed, or consolidated for grinding and polishing.

Emery

[ em-uh-ree, em-ree ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a male or female given name.

emery

/ ˈɛ��ə��ɪ /

noun

1. a hard greyish-black mineral consisting of corundum with either magnetite or haematite: used as an abrasive and polishing agent, esp as a coating on paper, cloth, etc. Formula: Al 2 O 3
2. ( as modifier )
  emery paper

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of emery¹

1475–85; < Middle French emeri, Old French esmeril < Vulgar Latin *��ŧ��ܱ��ܳ�, equivalent to Medieval Greek ��ê�� (for Greek ��ý�� rubbing powder; akin to smear ) + Latin -culum -cule ²

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of emery¹

C15: from Old French esmeril, ultimately from Greek smuris powder for rubbing

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Any imperfections, any divots or ridges, must be judiciously smoothed, and a climber’s equipment includes pumice stones, sandpaper and emery boards.

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Less than a week earlier, Joe Niekro of the Minnesota Twins was caught with an emery board and a piece of sandpaper in his pocket during a game against the Angels at Anaheim Stadium.

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For toenails, Dr. Archer recommends single-use paper emery boards that you can buy in bulk.

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Rule 3.01 says no player shall intentionally discolor or damage the ball by rubbing it with soil, rosin, paraffin, licorice, sand paper, emery paper or other foreign substance.

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And he took an emery board out of his pocket and began filing his nails.

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