pumice

Example Sentences

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Any imperfections, any divots or ridges, must be judiciously smoothed, and a climber’s equipment includes pumice stones, sandpaper and emery boards.

From Los Angeles Times

He approached a life-size marble portrait of a topless woman — a present from the model’s husband for their poolside — and started smoothing her cheek with a pumice stone.

From New York Times

Gloves protected my hands from the rough pumice as I scrambled up a boulder ridge that brought me to the antenna of a seismic station.

From Seattle Times

Heat boost power keeps the water warm, a splash guard prevents mess, and it even comes with a pumice stone and brush for the full pedicure experience.

From Seattle Times

The final steps include trimming the edges, brushing, combing and using a power sander and pumice stone to buff the leather on the opposite side of the fiber.

From Washington Times