reed

/ɹiːd/ · noun

Meaning

Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
The hollow stem of these plants.
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.
A musical instrument such as the clarinet or oboe, which produces sound when a musician blows on the reed.
A comb-like part of a beater for beating the weft when weaving.
A piece of whalebone or similar for stiffening the skirt or waist of a woman's dress.
To thatch.
To mill or mint with reeding.
To become extremely excited; fly into a rage.
To drive into a state of excitement; fire with enthusiasm.
To riddle; to sift; to separate or throw off.
The fourth stomach of a ruminant; rennet.

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