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emery wheel

n
(Mechanical Engineering) a grinding or polishing wheel consisting of, or the surface of which is coated with, abrasive emery particles
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grind′ing wheel`


n.
a wheel composed of abrasive material, used for grinding.
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Noun1.emery wheel - a wheel composed of abrasive materialemery wheel - a wheel composed of abrasive material; used for grinding
grinding wheel
grinder - a machine tool that polishes metal
wheel - a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
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