Definition

Noun: A kitchen utensil specifically designed for extracting juice from citrus fruits. It typically consists of a conical, ridged center (the "reamer") upon which a halved fruit is pressed and twisted. The juice flows through the ridges into a surrounding bowl or container.

Usage

A juice reamer is used to manually extract the maximum amount of juice from fruits like lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits. It is a common tool in home kitchens and bars.

Examples

• Noun:
  • To make fresh lemonade, first roll the lemons on the counter, cut them in half, and press them onto the juice reamer.
  • The recipe calls for two tablespoons of fresh lime juice, so I'll need my juice reamer.
  • A good juice reamer separates the juice from the pulp and seeds efficiently.

Advanced Usage

• "Handheld reamer": A simple, often wooden, tool consisting of just the conical reamer head with a handle, usually held over a bowl to catch the juice.
• "Countertop reamer" or "Citrus press": A more robust device where the reamer is part of a lever-operated press that forces the fruit down onto the cone.

Variants and Related Words

• Citrus press (n): A device, often lever-operated, for squeezing juice from citrus fruit. It typically incorporates a reamer.
• Juicer (n): A broader term for any device that extracts juice, which can be electric (for various fruits and vegetables) or manual (like a reamer).
• Squeezer (n): A general term for a tool used to squeeze juice from fruit.

Synonyms

• Citrus juicer
• Lemon squeezer

Related Phrases/Idioms

• No direct idioms incorporate the specific term "juice reamer." The action is typically described as "juicing a lemon" or "squeezing an orange."

Noun

1. a squeezer with a conical ridged center that is used for squeezing juice from citrus fruit