"reed" meaning in English

See reed in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /riːd/ Audio: en-us-reed.ogg [US] Forms: reed [singular], reeds [plural]
enPR: rēd Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A reed is a tall plant that grows in water.
    Sense id: simple-reed-en-noun-WPJNumtJ
  2. A reed is a thin piece of wood that is used in musical instruments.
    Sense id: simple-reed-en-noun-EdLVzMBV
     
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