reamed
reamed is the simple past and past participle of ream.
Meaning of ream
Verb (1)
ream (third-person singular simple present reams, present participle reaming, simple past and past participle reamed)
- To cream; mantle; foam; froth.
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Verb (2)
ream (third-person singular simple present reams, present participle reaming, simple past and past participle reamed)
- To enlarge (a hole), especially using a reamer; to bore (a hole) wider.
- Synonyms:
- rime
- To remove (material) by reaming.
- To remove burrs and debris from inside (something, such as a freshly bored hole) using a tool.
- Synonyms:
- rime
- To shape or form, especially using a reamer.
- To sexually penetrate in a rough and painful way.
- Synonyms:
- dig out
Forms of reamed
| comparative | more reamed |
|---|---|
| superlative | most reamed |
Words formed from reamed
Phrases with reamed
Questions about reamed
- What is reamed the simple past and past participle of?
- Reamed is the simple past and past participle of ream.
Words near reamed in the dictionary
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