reamer, rimmer

[Eng. ream (3), v.; -er.] A tool used to enlarge a hole, and bring it to a shape the counterpart of the tool, whether cylindrical or tapering. ream'-ing, pr . par . or a. [REAM (3), v.] reaming-bit, c. A broach of hardened steel, having a taper form and angular cutting edges. IMG:content-0261.png:[blocks in formation] "In all other quarters the corn was reaped down." Goldinge: Cæsar , p. 104. 2. To cut down and gather the crop of; to clear of a crop, especially of a grain crop; as to reap a field. IMG:content-0262.png:[blocks in formation] 1. Lit .: To perform the act or operation of reaping; to cut and gather, as a grain crop, with a sickle, scythe, or reaping-machine. "They that reap, must sheaf and bind " Shakesp.: As You Like It, iii. 2. 2. Fig .: To receive the fruit or the reward of works or labor. "They that sow in tears shall reap in joy."- Psalm Cxxvi. 5. reap, *reepe, 8. [REAP, v.] A bundle of grain. reap'-er, *rep-er, s. [Eng. reap, v.; -er.] I. Literally : 1. One who reaps; one who cuts grain with a sickle, scythe, or reaping-machine. 2. Specif .: A machine for cutting grain in the field; a reaping-machine (q. v.). II. Fig .: One who gathers in the fruit of works or labor. reap'-Ing, *rep-ing, pr . par . or a. [REAP, v.] reaping-hook, s. A curved blade of steel, set in a short handle, and used for reaping; a sickle. ( Macaulay : Horatius , xiv.)