nounπShareAny of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water."The children walked along the riverbank, admiring the tall reeds swaying in the breeze. "plantenvironmentnaturematerialbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe hollow stem of these plants."The bird used the tall reeds to build its nest. "plantmaterialenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePart of the mouthpiece of certain woodwind instruments, comprising a thin piece of wood or metal which shakes very quickly to produce sound when a musician blows over it."The clarinet player carefully adjusted the reed to get the right tone. "musicparttechnicaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA musical instrument such as the clarinet or oboe, which produces sound when a musician blows on the reed."My brother plays the clarinet; he loves the sound of the reed. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA comb-like part of a beater for beating the weft when weaving."The weaver used the reed to beat the threads together tightly in the loom. "materialutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of whalebone or similar for stiffening the skirt or waist of a woman's dress."The dressmaker used a reed to stiffen the waist of the prom dress. "wearitemmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareReeding."The new pencil case had a decorative reed around its edge. "materialarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tube containing the train of powder for igniting the charge in blasting."The miner carefully loaded the blasting reed with the explosive powder. "technicalweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareStraw prepared for thatching a roof."My grandfather used bundles of reed to thatch the roof of our old barn. "materialagriculturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA missile weapon."The soldier practiced firing the reed, a small missile weapon. "weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA measuring rod."The carpenter used a reed to measure the length of the new table. "utensilitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thatch."The family used dried reeds to reed the roof of their small cabin. "materialarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mill or mint with reeding."The coin maker reeded the new quarter to give it a distinctive design. "materialprocesstechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become extremely excited; fly into a rage."When the teacher announced the pop quiz, the student reeded with anger. "emotionmindcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive into a state of excitement; fire with enthusiasm."The teacher's passionate speech reeded the students with enthusiasm for the upcoming debate competition. "emotionactionattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo riddle; to sift; to separate or throw off."The detective reeded the evidence, trying to separate the important clues from the irrelevant details. "processactionagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe fourth stomach of a ruminant; rennet."The cow's reed is important for digesting its food. "animalorganfoodphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
