Definition of Reed
Reed
reed
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(noun)
any of various tall, slender-leaved plants, often with prominently jointed stems, of the grass family that grow especially in water, wet areas, or on marshy ground;
e.g. The tall, sturdy reed is known for pushing out native plants and clogging the waterways.
(noun)
a thin piece of cane or metal that vibrates in a current of air to create the sound of numerous musical instruments;
e.g. I had to attach the wooden reed to the mouthpiece of the clarinet to properly play it.
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