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• Nom désignant une grande quantité de documents écrits ou l'unité standard de mesure du papier, correspondant à 480 ou 500 feuilles (20 cahiers).

A noun referring to a large quantity of written material, or a standard unit of paper quantity consisting of 480 or 500 sheets (20 quires).

1. Large quantity of written matterB2informal

   A very large amount of written material, such as documents, notes, or text.

   grande quantité de documents écrits

   • The lawyer had to read reams of legal documents before the trial.
   • She wrote reams of notes during the lecture.
   • The report was so long it felt like reams of paper.

   Synonymesabundanceheaploadmassmountainpileplethoraprofusionstackton

2. Quantity of paperB1formal

   A standard unit for measuring paper, typically 480 or 500 sheets, or 20 quires.

   Rame de papier

   • The office ordered several reams of A4 paper for the printer.
   • A ream of paper usually contains 500 sheets.
   • He bought a ream of high-quality paper for his art project.

• Verbe signifiant élargir ou donner une forme à un trou à l'aide d'un alésoir, ou, dans un sens informel, réprimander sévèrement ou faire des remontrances à quelqu'un.

A verb meaning to enlarge or shape a hole with a reamer, or informally to scold or reprimand someone harshly.

1. Squeeze juice from fruitB2formal

   To extract the juice from a fruit, such as an orange or lemon, using a reamer.

   Presser le jus d'un agrume

   • She reamed the oranges for fresh juice.
   • He carefully reamed the lemon to avoid spilling.
   • The bartender reamed several limes for the cocktails.

   Synonymesextractjuicepresssqueeze

2. Remove by boring or drillingC1formal

   To remove material by making a hole or boring into something.

   Aléser

   • The machinist reamed the metal to create a precise hole.
   • They reamed out the old pipe to clear the blockage.
   • He reamed the wood to fit the dowel perfectly.

   Synonymesboredrillperforatepierce

3. Enlarge a holeC1formal

   To enlarge or shape an existing hole using a reamer tool.

   Aléser

   • The technician reamed the cylinder to the correct diameter.
   • She reamed the hole slightly to accommodate the larger screw.
   • They reamed the pipe fitting for a better seal.