Reed ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Reed ( noun )

1. A tall, slender-leaved plant of the grass family that grows in water or on marshy ground, used for making furniture, baskets, and thatched roofs.
2. A thin strip of wood or metal that vibrates to produce sound in various musical instruments, such as a clarinet or saxophone.

Origin:

Old english rēde, of germanic origin; related to dutch riet and german ried.

Examples:

1. The reed beds were home to many species of birds.
2. He used reed to make a basket.
3. Reeds are used to make paper.
4. The saxophonist put a new reed on his instrument before playing.
5. The reed was vibrating to produce sound.

(As a verb)

Reed ( verb )

1. A tall, slender-leaved plant of the grass family that grows in water or on marshy ground, used for making furniture, baskets, and thatched roofs.
2. A thin strip of wood or metal that vibrates to produce sound in various musical instruments, such as a clarinet or saxophone.

Origin:

Old english rēde, of germanic origin; related to dutch riet and german ried.

Examples:

1. The reed beds were home to many species of birds.
2. He used reed to make a basket.
3. Reeds are used to make paper.
4. The saxophonist put a new reed on his instrument before playing.
5. The reed was vibrating to produce sound.