plural emeries
often attributive
: a dark granular mineral that consists of corundum with iron oxide impurities (such as magnetite) and is used as an abrasive
also
: a hard abrasive powder
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This budget-friendly drill comes with two shaping bits, a cuticle pusher, plus buffing and emery attachments for a flawless manicure.
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Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Jan. 2023
Any imperfections, any divots or ridges, must be judiciously smoothed, and a climber’s equipment includes pumice stones, sandpaper and emery boards.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2021
Smaller pockets to hold chalk for the box call and emery paper for the pot and striker calls is also a plus.
—Frank Sargeant, AL.com, 8 Apr. 2018
Once the polish is gone, wash your hands, dry them thoroughly, and use an emery board or nail file to shape your nails.
—Seventeen, 22 Apr. 2008
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Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Jan. 2023
Any imperfections, any divots or ridges, must be judiciously smoothed, and a climber’s equipment includes pumice stones, sandpaper and emery boards.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2021
Smaller pockets to hold chalk for the box call and emery paper for the pot and striker calls is also a plus.
—Frank Sargeant, AL.com, 8 Apr. 2018
Once the polish is gone, wash your hands, dry them thoroughly, and use an emery board or nail file to shape your nails.
—Seventeen, 22 Apr. 2008
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“Emery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emery. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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emery
noun
em·ery
ˈem-(ə-)rē 
plural emeries
: a dark mineral used in the form of powder or grains for polishing and grinding
Medical Definition
emery
noun
em·ery
ˈem-(ə-)rē
plural emeries
often attributive
: a dark granular mineral that consists essentially of corundum and is used for grinding and polishing
also
: a hard abrasive powder
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