emery

¹

[ em-uh-ree, em-ree ]

noun

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

Emery

²

[ em-uh-ree, em-ree ]

noun

1. a male or female given name.

emery

/ ˈɛmərɪ /

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of emery¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of emery¹

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

Example Sentences

As Emery continued to be outspoken, he drew the ire of police unions.

From ProPublica

When unions complained that he had a conflict of interest, Emery responded that they were “squealing like a stuck pig.”

From ProPublica

Emery, who made a number of reforms to the agency’s structure early on, used the report’s findings as an opportunity to get his team back in line with the policy.

From ProPublica

Emery said that top police officials seemed open to addressing it, and that a series of meetings and productive dialogue ensued.

From ProPublica

Emery acknowledged such an approach means recommended penalties had to be softened at times, but he said there was little option because the NYPD maintained the final say anyway.

From ProPublica

He told the news editor, Fred Emery, “They are not worth the paper they are written on.”

From The Daily Beast

If an emery wheel mounted in a polishing head or lathe is at hand, this can be easily accomplished.

From Project Gutenberg

A tight-fitting wood plug is driven into the throughway of the tee and the ends ground off flush on the emery wheel.

From Project Gutenberg

The metal is annealed and polished with fine emery cloth, which is given a circular motion to produce a frosted effect.

From Project Gutenberg

The portion cut out of the bottom of the holder B is to enable the workman to easily grasp the sheets of emery cloth.

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"I would like to think that over, Emery," said de Marmont thoughtfully.

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