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reeds

The correct spelling is reeds.

How to pronounce reeds

noun

Say it like: Ree-ds

The correct spelling is reeds. Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
  2. 2.The hollow stem of these plants.
  3. 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. 4.A musical instrument such as the clarinet or oboe, which produces sound when a musician blows on the reed.
  5. 5.A comb-like part of a beater for beating the weft when weaving.

verb

  1. 1.To thatch.
  2. 2.To mill or mint with reeding.

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