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reeds

/riːdz/

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noun

Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.

Examples :

"The ducks hid amongst the tall reeds at the edge of the lake. "

plant environment nature biology

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noun

The hollow stem of these plants.

Examples :

"The children used the reeds they found by the river to make whistles, blowing air through their hollow stems. "

plant material nature biology

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Part 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.

Examples :

"The clarinet player carefully adjusted the reeds before starting to practice. "

music part sound utensil material

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A musical instrument such as the clarinet or oboe, which produces sound when a musician blows on the reed.

Examples :

"The musician carefully adjusted the reeds of her saxophone before the jazz performance. "

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A comb-like part of a beater for beating the weft when weaving.

Examples :

"The weaver carefully adjusted the reeds to ensure the weft threads were evenly packed in the fabric. "

material technology machine utensil industry

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A piece of whalebone or similar for stiffening the skirt or waist of a woman's dress.

Examples :

"The museum display showed how dresses in the 1800s used reeds to maintain their wide, bell-shaped skirts. "

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noun

Examples :

"The reeds on the antique cabinet added a decorative, textured effect. "

plant material nature

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A tube containing the train of powder for igniting the charge in blasting.

Examples :

"The demolition crew carefully placed the reeds into the drilled holes before initiating the controlled blast. "

material technical machine

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Straw prepared for thatching a roof.

Examples :

"The farmer gathered the reeds to repair the roof of his barn. "

material agriculture building

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noun

A missile weapon.

Examples :

"While the definition of "reeds" as "a missile weapon" is archaic and uncommon, a contextually accurate sentence is: "The ancient text described warriors using reeds tipped with poison as a means of attack." "

weapon military

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noun

A measuring rod.

Examples :

"The surveyor used reeds to mark out the boundaries of the new field. "

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verb

Examples :

"The villagers used long grasses to reeds the roof of the hut, making it waterproof. "

material architecture

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To mill or mint with reeding.

Examples :

"The craftsman reeds the edges of the silver coins, adding a textured ring for better grip and to prevent clipping. "

technical machine

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The fourth stomach of a ruminant; rennet.

Examples :

"The butcher carefully removed the reeds from the calf to make rennet for cheesemaking. "

physiology organ animal