reaming Meaning & Definition
What Does Reaming Mean?
As a verb, reaming means present participle and gerund of ream. As a noun, it means The act or process of something being reamed.
Reaming at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | dig out, nail and root |
| Plural | reamings |
Reaming Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of ream
Reaming as a Noun
- The act or process of something being reamed.
Verb
- To cream; mantle; foam; froth.
Verb
- To enlarge a hole, especially using a reamer; to bore a hole wider.
- To shape or form, especially using a reamer.
- To remove (material) by reaming.
- To remove burrs and debris from a freshly bored hole.
- To yell at or berate.
- (by extension from sense of enlarging a hole) To sexually penetrate in a rough and painful way.
Synonyms of Reaming
Reaming synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
reaming
reaming (plural reamings)
Words That Rhyme With Reaming
Quick Answers About Reaming
Is reaming a verb or a noun?
Reaming is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for reaming?
You can replace reaming with words such as dig out, nail and root. See the full list of reaming synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of reaming?
The plural of reaming is reamings.