Background for reams

reams

/ɹiːmz/

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verb

To cream; mantle; foam; froth.

Examples :

"The hot chocolate reamed as I whisked it vigorously, creating a thick, foamy layer on top. "

appearance material

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verb

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

Examples :

"The plumber needed to ream the pipe to fit the larger drain. "

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verb

To shape or form, especially using a reamer.

Examples :

"The mechanic had to ream the engine cylinder to ensure a perfect fit for the new piston. "

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verb

To remove (material) by reaming.

Examples :

"The plumber had to ream the pipe to remove the blockage. "

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verb

To remove burrs and debris from a freshly bored hole.

Examples :

"After drilling the pilot hole for the doorknob, the carpenter used a special tool to ream the edges, ensuring a smooth, clean fit. "

technical machine industry

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verb

To yell at or berate.

Examples :

"The coach reamed the players after their disastrous performance, demanding they improve their teamwork. "

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verb

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

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noun

A bundle, package, or quantity of paper, nowadays usually containing 500 sheets.

Examples :

"The school office ordered several reams of paper for printing assignments. "

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noun

(chiefly in the plural) An abstract large amount of something.

Examples :

"The company generated reams of paperwork during the annual audit. "

amount abstract