reede

Noun

reed (countable and uncountable, plural reeds)

1. (countable) Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
2. (countable) The hollow stem of these plants.
3. (countable) Part of an aerophone musical instrument, comprising a thin piece of wood or metal, which vibrates to produce sound when air passes through it.
4. (countable) A comb-like part of a beater for beating the weft when weaving.
   • Coordinate term: sley
5. (countable, historical) A piece of whalebone or similar for stiffening the skirt or waist of a woman's dress.
6. (uncountable) Reeding.

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