reamed

Meanings

• Verb

  To bore or enlarge a hole by using a reamer.

  - "The plumber reamed the pipe to make it larger."
  - "The surgeon reamed the bone to prepare for the implant."

• Verb

  To work or study something thoroughly.

  - "She reamed every detail of the project before presenting it."
  - "He spent hours reaming the textbook for the exam."

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Synonyms

dig out , nail , root , tap

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reamed
tedium , seemed , beamed , reamer

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Variants

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ream , reamed , reaming , reams

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to bore a hole with a reamer.' A reamer is a tool used to enlarge a hole or make it smooth.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'reamed' comes from the Old French word 'ramer', meaning 'to row'. Early drills were powered by rowing, and the term 'reamer' comes from the action of the drill bit as it bores a hole.

2. In the printing industry, 'reamed paper' refers to paper that has been made from recycled materials and has a rough, textured surface.

3. The verb 'ream' is also used in the context of music, specifically in the field of organ building. A 'ream' is a set of pipes that play the same note.

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Related Concepts

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1. Boring: The process of making a hole in a material, often using a drill or reamer.

2. Enlarging: The process of making something larger in size.

3. Reamer: A tool used to enlarge a hole or make it smooth.

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Culture

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In literature, 'reamed' can be used figuratively to mean 'to study or work on something thoroughly.' In art, the term 'reamed paper' refers to paper that has been shredded and then re-formed into new sheets.

How to Memorize "reamed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a plumber using a reamer to enlarge a pipe.
   - Visualize studying a textbook cover to cover.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reamed' with the idea of working on something thoroughly.
   - Associate the word 'reamed' with the sound of a drill or reamer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'reamed' comes from the word 'reamer'.
   - Think of the word 'reamed' as meaning 'thoroughly studied'.

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