The term ENLARGES, AS A HOLE can be summarized by two crossword solutions: REAMS (5 letters) and REAMED (6 letters). Reaming is a process of enlarging a hole in a material such as metal or wood. It is done by using a tool called a reamer which is a type of rotary cutting tool used in metalworking. The reamer is inserted into the hole and rotated to enlarge it. The process of reaming is often used in manufacturing and engineering to create precise holes in materials.