EMERY Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word emery. (close relations)
Definition of EMERY
Best Alternative Words for EMERY
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| abrasive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a substance that abrades or wears down adjective satellite • causing abrasion • sharply disagreeable; rigorous | ||||||||
| grit | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone • fortitude and determination verb • cover with a grit • clench together | ||||||||
| polish | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to Poland or its people or culture noun • the property of being smooth and shiny • the Slavic language of Poland • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • a preparation used in polishing verb • make (a surface) shine • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state | ||||||||
| powder | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized • a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks • any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder verb • make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust • apply powder to | ||||||||
| pumice | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive verb • rub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen | ||||||||
| sand | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876) • a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral • fortitude and determination verb • rub with sandpaper | ||||||||
| scouring | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • moving over territory to search for something • the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water | ||||||||
