reed

1. (countable) Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.countable

2. (countable) The hollow stem of these plants.countable

3. (countable, music) Part of an aerophone musical instrument, comprising a thin piece of wood or metal, which vibrates to produce sound when air passes through it.countable

4. (countable, music) Short for reed instrument.abbreviationalt-ofcountable

5. (countable, weaving) A comb-like part of a beater for beating the weft when weaving.Examples: "Coordinate term: sley"countable

6. (countable, historical) A piece of whalebone or similar for stiffening the skirt or waist of a woman's dress.countablehistorical