noun
- Plural of emery; hard, granular minerals (typically corundum) used for grinding, polishing, or sharpening.
Usage: Usually used in the plural when referring to multiple pieces or applications.
Examples
- The jeweler used various emeries to polish the gemstones.
- Different grades of emeries are available for fine detail work.
- Emeries have been used in metalworking for centuries.
- She selected several emeries from the tool kit for the restoration project.
- Industrial emeries are essential in manufacturing precision parts.