ream in German
ream in German is Ries, Menge, aufbohren — ream means a large standard bundle of paper, traditionally 500 sheets.
ream in German
Ries
A bundle, package, or quantity of paper, nowadays usually containing 500 sheets.
Menge
(chiefly, in the plural) An abstract large amount of something.
aufbohren
(transitive) To enlarge (a hole), especially using a reamer; to bore (a hole) wider.
reiben
(transitive) To enlarge (a hole), especially using a reamer; to bore (a hole) wider.
entgraten
(transitive) To remove burrs and debris from inside (something, such as a freshly bored hole) using a tool.
What does "ream" mean?
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noun A large standard bundle of paper, traditionally 500 sheets.
"He grabbed a fresh ream of paper for the printer."
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noun Informally, a huge amount of documents, data, or writing.
"The lawyers submitted reams of evidence to support their case."
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verb To widen or smooth out a hole using a specialized rotating tool.
"The mechanic reamed the bolt hole to fit the larger pin."
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verb Informally, to scold someone harshly.
"His boss reamed him out for missing the deadline."
ream in a sentence
- He grabbed a fresh ream of paper for the printer.
- The lawyers submitted reams of evidence to support their case.
- The mechanic reamed the bolt hole to fit the larger pin.
- His boss reamed him out for missing the deadline.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "ream" in German?
"ream" in German is Ries, Menge, aufbohren. ream means: A large standard bundle of paper, traditionally 500 sheets.
How do you use "ream" in a sentence?
Example: "He grabbed a fresh ream of paper for the printer." In German, "ream" is Ries, Menge, aufbohren.
Are there other ways to say "ream" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "ream": Ries, Menge, aufbohren, reiben, entgraten.
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