Meaning & use
reamer
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A rotating tool used to enlarge, smooth, or shape a hole to a precise size.
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The mechanic used a reamer to widen the hole before inserting the new bolt.
A citrus reamer is a small kitchen tool for extracting juice from lemons and limes.
A note on using this word
Appears in two very different contexts: metalworking tools and kitchen tools for juicing citrus.
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