Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
emery-cloth
Noun
/ˈɛməri klɔθ/
Definition
A type of abrasive cloth that is coated with emery particles, used for smoothing and polishing surfaces.
Examples
- He used emery-cloth to polish the wooden tabletop.
- The mechanic grabbed some emery-cloth to smooth out the metal edges.
- For a perfect finish, always start with coarse emery-cloth and progress to finer grades.
Meaning
Emery-cloth is primarily used in woodworking and metalworking to create a smooth finish by rubbing a surface with the abrasive side of the cloth.
Synonyms
- Sandpaper
- Abrasive cloth
- Polishing cloth
