reaming

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of drilling or boring a hole in a material, especially using a reaming tool.

  - "He reamed a hole in the wall to install a new pipe."
  - "The plumber used a reaming tool to enlarge the pipe."

• Verb

  To process or treat (something, such as paper) by passing it through a machine that forms it into a uniform shape or size.

  - "The teacher reamed papers to prepare them for grading."
  - "The factory reamed metal sheets to manufacture car bodies."

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Synonyms

dig out , nail , root , tap

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reaming
teaming , reaming , dreaming , streaming

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Variants

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ream , reamed , reaming , reams

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Etymology

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The word 'reaming' comes from the Old French word 'ramer,' which means 'to row.' The term later evolved to refer to the process of shaping or smoothing a surface, which is similar to the motion of rowing.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'reaming' is also used in the context of paper sizes. A ream of paper is equal to 500 sheets.

2. In the past, reaming tools were made from wood, bone, or metal. Today, they are typically made from steel or other durable materials.

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Related Concepts

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1. Boring: The process of making a hole in a surface using a drill or other tool.

2. Milling: The process of shaping or cutting a material using rotating cutters.

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Culture

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In literature, 'reaming' is often used metaphorically to describe the process of criticizing or scolding someone. In art, reaming tools have been used as symbols of transformation and creation.

How to Memorize "reaming"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person drilling a hole in a surface using a reaming tool.
   - Visualize the process of passing paper through a machine to make it uniform.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reaming' with the act of drilling or shaping a surface.
   - Think of the process of preparing paper for grading when you hear the word 'reaming'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'R-E-A-M-I-N-G' to remember the definition: 'Removing or Enlarging A Material In New Gaps.'

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