ream: Meaning and Definition of

ream

1. a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheetsor
2. Usually,a large quantity: He has written reams of poetry.

ream

1. to enlarge to desired size (a previously bored hole) by means of a reamer.
2. to clear with a reamer; remove or press out by reaming.
3. to extract the juice from: to ream an orange.
1. to scold or reprimand severely (usually fol. by out).
2. to cheat; defraud.