reamer

noun

ream·er ˈrē-mər

: one that reams: such as

: a rotating finishing tool with cutting edges used to enlarge or shape a hole

: a fruit juice extractor with a ridged and pointed center rising from a shallow dish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The muddler is also a reamer while the dynamic garnish tool can do it all, from citrus zesting to creating twists or peeling (channel knife included). —

Mark Stock, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023 Then use a reamer, juicer or juice-extracting tool to squeeze the juice out. —

Katie Workman, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2023 Citrus and twist garnish fans will appreciate the reamer to help juice citrus fruits, and the tool doubles as a muddler. —

Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 21 Dec. 2022 Plus, there is a magnetizer, an awl, a jab saw, a conduit reamer, a rechargeable headlamp, and protective eyewear. —

Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2022 The plug plus reamer tool is small enough for precision but large enough to fit comfortably in your hand for a frustration-free fix that’ll save you money, time, and a headache. —

Aaron H. Bible, Popular Mechanics, 27 Sep. 2022 Simply squeeze the lemon half over the strainer into the bowl or twist a fork into the fruit as a substitute for a reamer. —

Laura Duerr, chicagotribune.com, 13 Mar. 2021 Just hold the citrus in one hand, press the reamer into the flesh with the other, and presto. —

Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, 28 July 2019 The squeezers at bat: a wooden reamer, a handheld squeezer, and hand-juicer with built-in measuring cup. —

Elaheh Nozari, Bon Appetit, 21 Feb. 2018 See More

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