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Uncommonreed
The correct spelling is reed.
How to pronounce reed
/ɹiːd/
nounIPA: /ɹiːd/
Say it like: Ree-d
The correct spelling is reed. Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
- 2.The hollow stem of these plants.
- 3.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.
- 4.A musical instrument such as the clarinet or oboe, which produces sound when a musician blows on the reed.
- 5.A comb-like part of a beater for beating the weft when weaving.
verb
- 1.To thatch.
- 2.To mill or mint with reeding.
- 3.To become extremely excited; fly into a rage.
- 4.To drive into a state of excitement; fire with enthusiasm.
- 5.To riddle; to sift; to separate or throw off.
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