| ream | To bevel out, as the mouth of a hole in wood or metal; in modern usage, to enlarge or dress out, as a hole, with a reamer. Origin: Cf. G. Raumen to remove, to clear away, fr. Raum room. See Room. To cream; to mantle. "A huge pewter measuring pot which, in the language of the hostess, reamed with excellent claret." (Sir W. Scott) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| reamer | A rotating finishing or drilling tool used to shape or enlarge a hole. Origin: A.S. Ryman, to widen (05 Mar 2000) |
| reamputation | <surgery> The second of two amputations performed upon the same member. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |