What is another word for reamers?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈiːməz] (IPA)

Reamers are tools that are used to enlarge the size of drilled holes in a variety of materials. There are several synonyms for reamers, including drill bits, cutters, files, burs, and grinders. Drill bits are the most similar to reamers as they are both used to drill holes, but reamers are more precise and are used to make existing holes larger. Cutters, files, and burs are also used to remove material from a workpiece but may have a more specific purpose. Grinders are typically used to shape and smooth materials, and while they can be used to enlarge holes, they are less precise than reamers.

What are the hypernyms for Reamers?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    tools, cutting tools.

Usage examples for Reamers

60 6 glass lemon reamers .
"Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Management"
Ministry of Education
50 4 lemon reamers .
"Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Management"
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The cutting edge of A has the most clearance, and is therefore the weakest and least durable; hence it is desirable to employ as large a wheel as the spacing of the teeth will allow, there being at least four teeth, and preferably six, on small reamers, and their number increasing with the diameter of the reamer.
"Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II"
Joshua Rose

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