REAM


Meaning of REAM in English

~ 1

■ noun

1》 500 (formerly 480) sheets of paper.

2》 (usu. ~s ) a large quantity of something, especially paper.

Origin

ME: from OFr. raime , based on Arab. rizma 'bundle'.

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~ 2

■ verb

1》 widen (a bore or hole) with a special tool.

↘ N. Amer. clear out or remove (material) from something.

2》 N. Amer. informal rebuke angrily.

3》 N. Amer. vulgar slang have anal intercourse with.

Origin

C19: of unknown origin.

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