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reaming

UK
/ˈriːmɪŋ/
US
/ˈriːmɪŋ/

Translations

reamingnoun
reamings
pl
engueuladeSens familier : sévère réprimande, remontrance appuyée.
After the mistake was discovered, the manager gave the employee a thorough reaming.
Après la découverte de l’erreur, le directeur a infligé une bonne engueulade à l’employé.
alésageSens technique en mécanique : opération d’usinage consistant à agrandir ou finir un trou avec un alésoir.
The machinist performed reaming to ensure the hole was the correct size for the bolt.
L’ouvrier a effectué un alésage pour s’assurer que le trou avait la bonne dimension pour le boulon.
Synonyms
sizing
honing
drilling
enlargement
bore
reaminggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈriːmɪŋ/
US
/ˈriːmɪŋ/
alésageEmploi technique, en relation avec l’opération d’alésage.
The engineer selected the appropriate reaming operation for the alloy.
L’ingénieur a choisi l’opération d’alésage appropriée pour l’alliage.
Synonyms
dressing down
chewing out
upbraiding
reprimanding
chastising
rebuking
scolding
berating
scouring
scraping
abrading
widening
enlarging
drilling
boring
reamverb

reaming

Gerund

reamed
Past Simple
reamed
Past Participle
reaming
Gerund
UK
/riːm/
US
/riːm/
aléserSens technique, en mécanique.
The mechanic had to ream the pipe to fit the new valve.
Le mécanicien a dû aléser le tuyau pour adapter la nouvelle valve.
aléserSens technique, pour retirer de la matière et finir un trou ou une cavité.
The worker reamed the metal to ensure a smooth finish.
L'ouvrier a alésé le métal pour obtenir une finition lisse.
réprimanderSens familier au figuré.
The coach reamed the players for their lack of effort during the game.
L'entraîneur a réprimandé les joueurs pour leur manque d'effort pendant le match.
Additional translations
tancerPlus littéraire.
Synonyms
enlarge
stretch
broaden
widen
expand

Definitions

reamingnoun
The process of enlarging a hole to a precise diameter using a reamer.
The machinist performed reaming to ensure the hole was the correct size for the bolt.
A severe reprimand or scolding.
After the mistake was discovered, the manager gave the employee a thorough reaming.
reaminggerund / present participle
Relating to or used for enlarging or finishing a hole with a reamer.
The engineer selected the appropriate reaming operation for the alloy.
reamverb
To widen or enlarge a hole or opening by using a tool.
The mechanic had to ream the pipe to fit the new valve.
To criticize or reprimand someone severely.
The coach reamed the players for their lack of effort during the game.
To remove material from a hole or cavity, often to smooth or finish it.
The worker reamed the metal to ensure a smooth finish.
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