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By Pamela Wiggins, About.com

Green Depression Glass Reamer

- Pamela Wiggins
Definition: a fruit juice extractor with a ridged and pointed center rising from a shallow bowl, often made of glass but sometimes fashioned of ceramic material
Pronunciation: ree-mer
Also Known As: a rotating finishing tool with cutting edges used to form or enlarge a hole
Common Misspellings: reemer
Examples:
Kevin used the Depression glass reamer to glean fresh lime juice for his famous margaritas.

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