ream

Noun
  1. A large quantity of written matter (synset 113799310)
    "he wrote reams and reams"
    is a type of: large indefinite amount, large indefinite quantity - an indefinite quantity that is above the average in size or magnitude
  2. A quantity of paper;
    480 or 500 sheets;
    One ream equals 20 quires (synset 113604340)
    is a type of: definite quantity - a specific measure of amount
    has: quire - a quantity of paper; 24 or 25 sheets
Verb
  1. Squeeze the juice out (of a fruit) with a reamer (synset 201354713)
    "ream oranges"
    is a type of: express, extract, press out - obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
  2. Remove by making a hole or by boring (synset 200542631)
    "the dentist reamed out the debris in the course of the root canal treatment"
    is a type of: remove, take, take away, withdraw - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
    verb group: ream - enlarge with a reamer
  3. Enlarge with a reamer (synset 200542497)
    "ream a hole"
    is a type of: enlarge - make larger
    verb group: ream - remove by making a hole or by boring

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