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Definition of reaming - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
constructionTECH. relating to the process of enlarging a holeTECH.
- The reaming tool is essential for this task.
2.
workRare involving thorough or extensive workRare
- The reaming project took several weeks to complete.
Noun
technologyTECH. process of making a hole larger with a reamerTECH.
- Reaming is necessary to achieve a smooth finish in metalworking.
Origin of reaming
Old English, rēam (cream) + -ing (action)
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manufacturing
enlarged or shaped by reaming
Examples of reaming in a sentence
He used a reaming device for the project. The reaming assignment required all hands on deck. Her reaming schedule left little time for relaxation. The machinist checked the diameter after reaming with a carbide reamer. Drilling comes first, then reaming to bring the hole to final size.
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- French:d'alésage, alésage, ...
- German:aufweitend, Reiben, ...
- Italian:allargamento, alesatura, ...
- Spanish:agrandamiento, escariado, ...
- Portuguese:ferramenta de alargamento, alargamento, ...
- Chinese:扩孔的, 铰孔, ...
- Japanese:リーミング, リーマ加工, ...
- Arabic:مُوَسِّع, تَبْزِير, ...
- Hebrew:לְרִימִינְג, רִימִינְג, ...
- Russian:расширение, развёртывание, ...
- Ukrainian:розсвердлювальний, розгортання, ...
- Hindi:विस्तार, रीमिंग, ...
Definition of ream - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- She had a ream of issues to solve at work..
2.
stationery500 sheets of paper in a bundle
- I bought a ream of paper for the printer.
3.
beveragesDated UK cream or froth on ale or liquorDated UK
- The beer had a thick ream on top.
Verb
1.
juice extractionextract juice from a citrus fruit using a reamer
- She reamed the oranges for fresh juice.
2.
tool useTECH. enlarge a hole using a reamerTECH.
- He reamed the pipe to fit the connector.
3.
- The coach reamed the team after the loss.
Images of ream
500 sheets of paper in a bundle 
cream or froth on ale or liquor
Origin of ream
Middle English, reme (cream) + -an (to remove)
Examples of ream in a sentence
The author produced a ream of manuscripts over the years. She used a ream of paper for her art project. The office ordered a ream of paper for each department. The ale was served with a creamy ream. He enjoyed the ream on his stout. He reamed the lemons to make a tangy lemonade.
The chef reamed the limes for the marinade. The mechanic reamed the metal to ensure a snug fit. She reamed the hole to accommodate the larger bolt. She reamed him for being late again. The manager reamed the staff for the poor sales figures.
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- French:une foule de, presser, ...
- German:Unmenge, auspressen, ...
- Italian:mucchio, spremere, ...
- Spanish:gran cantidad, exprimir, ...
- Portuguese:monte, espremer, ...
- Chinese:大量, 榨, ...
- Japanese:大量, 絞る, ...
- Arabic:كمية هائلة, عَصَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:עֲרֵימָה, לִסְחוֹט בְּמַסְחֶטֶת הֲדָרִים, ...
- Russian:куча, выжимать, ...
- Ukrainian:купа, вичавлювати, ...
- Hindi:ढेर, निचोड़ना, ...
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