reed.

1. a tall, slender, grass-like plant commonly growing beside or in water, often with a hollow stem

2. A thin vibrating strip used to produce sound in certain wind instruments.

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Words that belong together

• reed bed
• reeds along the bank
• tall reeds

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Reeds screened the inlet from the road.

A single reed tapped against the hull.

They pushed through the reed bed toward open water.

Usage notes

Primary curation section: Environment. Reed also names a vibrating component of certain musical instruments; distinguish that sense from vegetation. Plural: reeds. Related adjective: reedy.