noun
- the process of enlarging or smoothing a hole with a reamer
Usage: technical
verb
- enlarging or smoothing a hole with a rotating cutting tool
- scolding or criticizing someone harshly
Usage: technical
Usage: informal
Examples
- The machinist is reaming the cylinder to precise specifications.
- Reaming the pipe fitting ensured a perfect seal.
- The reaming process removed all rough edges from the hole.
- After the drilling, reaming was necessary for accuracy.
- The boss was reaming out the employee for being late again.
- She got a reaming from her coach after missing practice.
- The careful reaming of the valve seat improved engine performance.