Reamer: meaning, definitions and examples
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reamer
[ ˈriːmər ]
tool for enlarging holes
A reamer is a tool used to enlarge or shape a hole in a material such as metal or wood. It typically has a cylindrical shape with sharp cutting edges.
Synonyms
enlarger, hole reshaper
Examples of usage
- The machinist used a reamer to make the hole larger.
- She needed a reamer to adjust the size of the opening.
juice extractor
A reamer is also a kitchen tool used to extract juice from citrus fruits, typically made of wood or metal with a conical shape and ridges to help extract the juice.
Synonyms
citrus squeezer, juicer
Examples of usage
- She used a wooden reamer to juice the lemons for the recipe.
- The metal reamer made it easy to extract the juice from the oranges.
Translations
Translations of the word "reamer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alargador
🇮🇳 रीमर (Reamer)
🇩🇪 Reibahle
🇮🇩 reamer
🇺🇦 розгортка
🇵🇱 rozwiertak
🇯🇵 リーマー (rīmā)
🇫🇷 alésoir
🇪🇸 escariador
🇹🇷 rayba
🇰🇷 리머 (rimŏ)
🇸🇦 مثقب مخرطي
🇨🇿 výstružník
🇸🇰 výstružník
🇨🇳 铰刀 (jiǎodāo)
🇸🇮 vretenčniki
🇮🇸 útvíkkari
🇰🇿 кеңейткіш
🇬🇪 რეამერი (reameri)
🇦🇿 genişləndirici
🇲🇽 escariador (іспанська)
Word origin
The word 'reamer' originated from the Old English word 'ryman', meaning 'to make room, open up'. Over time, it evolved to refer to tools used for enlarging or shaping holes in various materials. The use of reamers in machining and woodworking dates back centuries, with early reamers being simple hand tools. In the kitchen context, the term 'reamer' likely emerged from the action of 'reaming' citrus fruits to extract juice, a practice that has been common for generations.