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emery

 

[ ˈɛməri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

abrasive material

A hard, black mineral substance that is used for grinding and polishing, typically in the form of small pieces or a powder. Emery is often used in sandpaper and as a cutting agent in grinding wheels.

Synonyms

abrasive, corundum, grit, pumice

Examples of usage

  • Emery is commonly used in metalworking to smooth rough edges.
  • Sandpaper with emery particles is effective for removing rust from metal surfaces.
Context #2 | Noun

name

A masculine given name of Old German origin, meaning 'industrious' or 'hardworking'. Emery is a relatively uncommon name in modern times.

Synonyms

name

Examples of usage

  • Emery was a popular name for boys in the early 20th century.
  • Emery is derived from the Germanic name Emmerich.

Translations

Translations of the word "emery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esmeril

🇮🇳 एमरी

🇩🇪 Schmirgel

🇮🇩 amplas

🇺🇦 наждак

🇵🇱 szmergiel

🇯🇵 エメリー

🇫🇷 émeri

🇪🇸 esmeril

🇹🇷 zımpara

🇰🇷 에머리

🇸🇦 قماش صنفرة

🇨🇿 smirkový papír

🇸🇰 šmirgeľ

🇨🇳 砂纸

🇸🇮 šmirgel

🇮🇸 skurðarpappír

🇰🇿 зімпара

🇬🇪 ემერი

🇦🇿 zımpara

🇲🇽 esmeril

Etymology

The word 'emery' originated from the Greek word 'smērý' and was later adapted into Latin as 'smiris'. It refers to the mineral corundum, which is a naturally occurring abrasive material. Emery has been used for centuries in various industries for grinding, polishing, and sharpening purposes. Its name is also associated with the given name Emery, which has roots in Old German. While the use of emery as a mineral dates back to ancient times, the name Emery as a given name gained popularity in the early 20th century.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,843, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.