Used mainly attributively to describe objects whose surface has parallel grooves or ridges.
Definitionen
Having a surface, edge, or shaft furnished with a series of narrow parallel ridges (reeds) or grooves. The coin has a reeded edge to deter counterfeiting.
Transitive verb meaning to cover with reeds or to make ridges (as on the edge of a coin).
Definitionen
To furnish or mark something with raised parallel ridges. The mint reeds the edges of the coins to prevent clipping.
To thatch or cover with reeds. Villagers still reed the cottage roofs every spring.
Synonyme
cover (with reeds)
furnish with reeds
make into reeds
strip into reeds