Meaning & Definition of word "Reed"
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Reed
/riːd/
noun:
- 1. A tall, slender-leaved plant of the grass family that grows in water or on marshy ground.
- Example: The birds nested in the dense reeds along the riverbank.
- 2. A musical instrument made from the vibrating part of a reed, typically found in woodwind instruments.
- Example: She played a beautiful melody on her clarinet, which uses a single reed.
- 3. A type of sewing needle with a larger eye for threading thick threads.
- Example: He used a reed to stitch the heavy fabric for the quilt.
Etymology
Old English 'rēad', from Proto-Germanic *raidō.
Common Phrases and Expressions
as weak as a reed:
To be very weak or fragile.
to blow like a reed:
To be easily influenced or swayed.
Related Words
cane:
A tall, slender plant that is used for making furniture or as a walking stick.
bulrush:
A type of aquatic plant similar to a reed, typically found in wetlands.
Slang Meanings of reed
Meaning: To get high or intoxicated.
Example Sentence: He was so 'ree'd' last night at the party.