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| ream [ reem ] (past and past participle reamed, present participle ream·ing, 3rd person present singular reams) |
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1. form hole with reamer: to form, enlarge, or shape a hole with a reamer
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2. squeeze citrus juice: to squeeze the juice from a citrus fruit with a reamer
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3. U.S. cheat somebody: to cheat or swindle somebody
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slang
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4. reprimand somebody: to reprimand somebody severely
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slang
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| [Mid-18th century. Origin ?] |
