noun
- plural of reamer; cutting tools used to enlarge or smooth holes in metal, wood, or other materials
Usage: technical; machining
Examples
- The machinist selected different sized reamers for the project.
- These reamers will help create precise holes in the metal plate.
- The workshop keeps a complete set of reamers in the toolbox.
- Hand reamers are turned manually while machine reamers are power-driven.
- The mechanic used reamers to smooth the rough edges of the drilled holes.
- Quality reamers produce holes with excellent surface finish.