Background for reaming

reaming

/ˈriːmɪŋ/

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verb

To cream; mantle; foam; froth.

Examples :

"The batter was reaming, a thick, frothy white, ready for the cake pan. "

appearance style

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verb

To enlarge a hole, especially using a reamer; to bore a hole wider.

Examples :

"The plumber was reaming the pipe to make it wider so the water could flow through more easily. "

technical machine process industry

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verb

To shape or form, especially using a reamer.

Examples :

"The mechanic was reaming the engine block to ensure the new cylinder liner would fit properly. "

technical machine work industry

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verb

To remove (material) by reaming.

Examples :

"The plumber was reaming the pipe to remove the blockage. "

material technical process industry machine

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verb

To remove burrs and debris from a freshly bored hole.

Examples :

"After drilling the hole for the screw, she was reaming it to make sure there were no sharp edges. "

technical machine work industry

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verb

To yell at or berate.

Examples :

"The coach was reaming the team after they lost the game badly. "

communication language word action

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verb

(by extension from sense of enlarging a hole) To sexually penetrate in a rough and painful way.

sex action body

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noun

The act or process of something being reamed.

Examples :

"The reaming of the pipe made it smooth enough for the water to flow freely. "

action process technical