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reamer

reamer

9.0
A cutting tool with a grooved cylinder used to enlarge and smooth drilled holes
  • noun
  • /ˈriːmər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : reamer
  • The particular reamer can be used to cut out residue, such as ash and unburned tobacco, from the edges of the pipe within a scraping measure.

Examples

  • These are all for cutting threads, reamers, and end mills.

  • I wanted to ream it out now this reamer I've got is actually chucked.

  • A reamer is essential for achieving precise holes in metal during woodworking projects.

  • To enlarge the existing holes, he used a reamer with a fluted edge.

  • You should always use a reamer to finish the holes for a smoother finish.

Synonyms

borer
vsreamer
  • Specialized
1 7.7

A machine that drills holes in rock or the ground

works instead to widen and finish existing holes in various materials
holer
vsreamer
8.8

A tool used to make holes in wood or soil

enlarges or smooths those holes to a precise finished size
piercer
vsreamer
5.6

A sharp tool for making holes in materials like leather or paper

enlarges and smooths holes rather than only making small punctures
mortiser
vsreamer
  • Specialized
9.9

A machine that cuts square or rectangular holes in wood for joining pieces

focuses on rounding and sizing circular holes, not square joints

Compounds

juice reamer
5.5

A kitchen tool that you press and twist to squeeze juice from lemons or oranges

How Precise

reamer
  • Specialized
9.0
drill bit
  • Specialized
11 3.7
to punch
136 1.8

Surface Forms

reamer singular
reamers plural

Morphology

reamer = ream (transparent) = ream + er

The meaning is directly derived from 'ream', indicating a tool used for reaming.

Etymology

Reamer for the metalworking tool comes from the verb ream 'to make a hole larger', and the ending -er means 'one that does', like in baker. That's why a reamer is a tool with a cutting edge used to enlarge and smooth holes in metal or wood.