emery

noun · verbA2

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Danh từ

noun

Plural noun:

emeries

1.
(uncountable, usually)(geology) An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.

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verb

V_es/s

emeries

V_ing/Gerund

emerying

V_ed/pp

emeried

1.
(transitive)To sand or polish with emery.
2.
(transitive)To coat with emery.

Nguồn gốc từ

From French émeri, from Old French esmeril, from Italian smeriglio.