ream
noun
a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheets printer's ream, or perfect ream.
reaming
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present participleof ream.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The reaming he got from coach John Calipari when the team watched video in the Hall of Famer’s basement the next day.
From Seattle Times ● May 19, 2022
“But he is the exact opposite of that. When Susie is reaming him out he is so happy, it makes him joyful.”
From The Guardian ● Oct. 1, 2017
But notice how Jeanie smiles sadistically while listening to Rooney reaming out Ferris on the back steps.
From Washington Times ● May 22, 2016
As for your young marrieds, don’t compound their rudeness with your own by reaming them out.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2014
The pebbled surface is a magnet for grease and dirt, and you can pretty much forget about reaming out the gaps in the keyboard.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
