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ream

UK
/riːm/
US
/rim/

Translations

reamnoun
reams
pl
UK
/riːm/
US
/rim/
He bought a ream of paper for the office.
Он купил стопку бумаги для офиса.
The printer requires a new ream of paper.
Принтеру нужна новая пачка бумаги.
Additional translations
большое количество
пачка бумаги
Synonyms
pack
lot
quantity
bundle
reamverb
reamed
Past Simple
reamed
Past Participle
reaming
Gerund
UK
/riːm/
US
/riːm/
The engineer needs to ream the hole to the correct diameter.
Инженеру нужно проточить отверстие до нужного диаметра.
Synonyms
expand
enlarge
widen
broaden
stretch
reamadjective
UK
/riːm/
US
/rim/
Attributive use of the noun, used before another noun (e.g., "ream wrapper"). Non-gradable.

Definitions

reamnoun
A quantity of paper, traditionally consisting of 480, 500, or 516 sheets.
The office ordered a ream of paper for the printer.
A large quantity of something, especially written material.
She had to go through reams of documents to find the information she needed.
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.
reamadjective
Attributive, relating to or denoting a ream of paper.
The printer came with a ream tray capable of holding 500 sheets.
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