reams Meaning & Definition
/ɹiːmz/
What Does Reams Mean?
As a noun, reams means plural of ream. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of ream. As a verb, it means To cream; mantle; foam; froth.
Quick Facts About Reams
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɹiːmz/ |
| Synonyms | dig out, nail and root |
Reams Definition (Noun)
- plural of ream
Reams as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ream
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.
Noun
- A bundle, package, or quantity of paper, nowadays usually containing 500 sheets.
- (chiefly in the plural) An abstract large amount of something.
I can't go – I still have reams of work left.
Synonyms of Reams
Reams synonyms and antonyms →Reams in a Sentence
I can't go – I still have reams of work left.
Word Forms & Grammar
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