emery

/หˆษ›mษ™ษนi/

IPA: /EH1 M ER0 IY0/

noun
  1. 1

    An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.

verb
  1. 1

    To sand or polish with emery.

  2. 2

    To coat with emery.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/emery