Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
emery board
noun
/ˈɛməri bɔrd/
Definition
A thin, flat piece of cardboard or wood coated with emery, used for smoothing and shaping the nails.
Examples
- After trimming my nails, I used an emery board to smooth the edges.
- The beauty salon always has various emery boards available for their clients.
- She prefers using an emery board over a metal file because it’s gentler on her nails.
Meaning
Emery boards are commonly used in manicures and pedicures to file or smooth fingernails and toenails, making them an essential tool in nail care.
Synonyms
- nail file
- nail buffer
- file
