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- reamer b
: one that reams: such as
a
: a rotating finishing tool with cutting edges used to enlarge or shape a hole
b
: a fruit juice extractor with a ridged and pointed center rising from a shallow dish
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The reamer, of course, required both pushing and twisting and took the longest time to completely clean out the lemon, about 15 seconds of work for each half.
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 24 July 2024
Complete with a strainer lid, jigger cap, citrus reamer, and shatterproof steel rocks, this nestable set can be stacked into the shaker for easy transportation — whether that’s to the next campsite or the next party.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
This has a 12-tooth reamer designed to extract maximum juice and a three-claw large reamer to extra bigger fruit bits.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 22 Apr. 2021
The 70-watt machine is equipped with a BPA-free dome lid, integrated sensor that activates when pressure is applied, stainless steel and anti-corrosive reamer and strainer, and non-drip spout to deliver breakfast juice or cocktail ingredients directly to your glass in a few seconds flat.
—Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2021
The muddler is also a reamer while the dynamic garnish tool can do it all, from citrus zesting to creating twists or peeling (channel knife included).
—Mark Stock, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023
Then use a reamer, juicer or juice-extracting tool to squeeze the juice out.
—Katie Workman, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2023
Citrus and twist garnish fans will appreciate the reamer to help juice citrus fruits, and the tool doubles as a muddler.
—Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 21 Dec. 2022
Plus, there is a magnetizer, an awl, a jab saw, a conduit reamer, a rechargeable headlamp, and protective eyewear.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2022
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 24 July 2024
Complete with a strainer lid, jigger cap, citrus reamer, and shatterproof steel rocks, this nestable set can be stacked into the shaker for easy transportation — whether that’s to the next campsite or the next party.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
This has a 12-tooth reamer designed to extract maximum juice and a three-claw large reamer to extra bigger fruit bits.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 22 Apr. 2021
The 70-watt machine is equipped with a BPA-free dome lid, integrated sensor that activates when pressure is applied, stainless steel and anti-corrosive reamer and strainer, and non-drip spout to deliver breakfast juice or cocktail ingredients directly to your glass in a few seconds flat.
—Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2021
The muddler is also a reamer while the dynamic garnish tool can do it all, from citrus zesting to creating twists or peeling (channel knife included).
—Mark Stock, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023
Then use a reamer, juicer or juice-extracting tool to squeeze the juice out.
—Katie Workman, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2023
Citrus and twist garnish fans will appreciate the reamer to help juice citrus fruits, and the tool doubles as a muddler.
—Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 21 Dec. 2022
Plus, there is a magnetizer, an awl, a jab saw, a conduit reamer, a rechargeable headlamp, and protective eyewear.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2022
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“Reamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reamer. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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reamer
noun
ream·er
ˈrē-mər 
: a tool with cutting edges for enlarging or shaping a hole
Medical Definition
reamer
noun
ream·er
ˈrē-mər
: an instrument used in dentistry to enlarge and clean out a root canal
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