Definition

A tool used to extract juice from citrus fruits or to enlarge and shape holes in materials.

Example

She used a reamer to make the hole larger for the pipe fitting.

Conversation

I just bought a new reamer for making fresh juice.

That sounds great! I love fresh juice in the morning.

Yeah, it has a really nice design and works perfectly.

Nice! I should get one too for my kitchen.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reamer → The word 'reamer' comes from the verb 'ream' (from Middle English 'remen', meaning to enlarge a hole) combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). A reamer is a tool that enlarges holes, hence it is a device that performs the action of reaming.

Memory Tip

Think of a tool that 'enlarges' holes — 'ream' means to enlarge, and '-er' indicates it is a tool that performs that action.

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