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Ream (Verb)

Enlarge with a reamer; "ream a hole".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The mechanic had to ream the old engine holes to enlarge them for the new pistons.
She reamed the wooden dowel to make it fit properly into the furniture leg.
To improve drainage, the plumber reamed the narrow pipe to remove mineral buildup.
The machinist reamed the metal tubing to achieve a smooth and precise fit.
The carpenter reamed the pipe to fit the new faucet connections perfectly.

Remove by making a hole or by boring; "the dentist reamed out the debris in the course of the root canal treatment".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The plumber reamed out the mineral deposits that were obstructing the pipe's water flow.
To smoothly finish the hole, the craftsman used a sharp reamer to ream the wooden plank.
The surgeon carefully reamed the bone to prepare it for the insertion of the prosthetic joint.
The mechanic reamed out the rusty threaded holes to ensure a secure fit for the new screws.
The dentist expertly reamed the cavity to make room for the filling material.

Squeeze the juice out (of a fruit) with a reamer; "ream oranges".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

She continued to ream the lime, extracting its last bits of juice for the cocktail.
Ream the lemon over the surface of the fish to release a burst of citrus flavor.
Using a manual reamer, she reamed the grapefruit, filling the bowl with a mountain of fresh pulp.
To release the flavors of the fruit, take the time to ream each orange thoroughly.
In order to get the most from the citrus, be sure to ream the lemon completely before discarding the peel.