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reed
UK
/riːd/
US
/rid/
reeds
pl
UK
/riːd/
US
/rid/
Translations
The musician crafted a flute from a piece of reed.
Музыкант сделал флейту из куска тростника.
The lake was surrounded by tall reed.
Озеро было окружено высоким камышом.
Additional translations
Definitions
The pond was surrounded by a thick border of reeds swaying in the breeze.
The artisan skillfully wove the basket using reeds collected from the riverbank.
The clarinet player replaced the reed before the concert to ensure the best sound quality.
The old silver dollar had sharp reeds around its rim.
He clung to the promise like a broken reed.
reeded
Past Simple
reeded
Past Participle
reeding
Gerund
UK
/riːd/
US
/rid/
Transitive verb meaning to cover with reeds or to make ridges (as on the edge of a coin).
Definitions
The mint reeds the edges of the coins to prevent clipping.
Villagers still reed the cottage roofs every spring.
Synonyms
Attributive use: denoting something made of, containing, or relating to reeds.
Definitions
They built a small reed shelter by the river.
Definitions
Lou Reed was an influential American musician.