Emery Rock (Noun)
Meaning
A mixture of emery dust and a binder; can be molded into grindstones.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The machinist used an emery rock to sharpen the tools for the metalworking project.
- The abrasive quality of the emery rock made it ideal for grinding down rough edges.
- After shaping the emery rock into a cylindrical form, it was ready to be used as a grindstone.
- The emery rock was formed into a flat disc shape and then used to sharpen knives and scissors.
- By molding the emery rock into a cone shape, the craftsman created a tool perfect for sharpening small objects.