ream Definition

ream¹
noun

1. printing.
A number of sheets of paper equivalent to 20 quires, formerly 480 (a short ream), now usually 500 (a long ream) or 516 (a printer's ream).
2. colloq
A large quantity, especially of paper or writing.
Example: wrote reams
Form: reams

Etymology: 14c: from French reame, from Arabic rizmah bale.

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ream²
verb

reamed, reaming
1. To enlarge the bore of something.

Derivative: reamer
noun

A rotating instrument for enlarging, shaping or finishing a bore.

Etymology: 19c.