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reed
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/riːd/A tall, slender-leaved plant of the grass family that grows in wetlands or near water.
reed bunting
nounLow
/ˌriːd ˈbʌntɪŋ/A small, streaky brown bird of the bunting family (Emberiza schoeniclus) that breeds in wetland habitats with reeds and tall grasses.
reed grass
nounC1
/ˈriːd ɡrɑːs/Any of various tall, slender grasses, typically growing in wet areas, characterized by hollow or pithy stems.
reed instrument
nounC1
/ˈriːd ˌɪn.strə.mənt/A musical instrument that produces sound through the vibration of one or two reeds (thin pieces of cane or metal) when air is blown across or through them.
reed mace
nounLow
/ˈriːd ˌmeɪs/A tall, aquatic plant (Typha) with long, flat leaves and a dense, brown, cylindrical flower spike.
reed organ
nounLow
/ˈriːd ˌɔː.ɡən/A small keyboard instrument that produces sound by forcing air through vibrating metal reeds.
reed pipe
nounC2
/ˈriːd paɪp/A simple wind instrument where sound is produced by the vibration of a reed (a thin piece of material) inside a pipe.
reed stop
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency / Technical)
/ˈriːd stɒp/An organ stop in which the sound is produced by a vibrating brass reed, producing a distinctive bright, trumpet-like tone.
reed warbler
nounlow
/ˈriːd ˌwɔː.blə/A small, brownish, insectivorous songbird of the genus Acrocephalus, typically inhabiting reed beds and wetlands.
reedbird
nounVery Rare (Archived/Vernacular)
/ˈriːdbɜːd/A small brownish songbird, particularly the bobolink, which lives in or near reed beds.
reedbuck
nounC2
/ˈriːdbʌk/A medium-sized African antelope, typically found in wetlands or tall grass.
reeding
nounA1
/ˈriːdɪŋ/The cognitive process of interpreting written or printed symbols to derive meaning.
reedley
nounVery Low
/ˈriːdli/A proper noun, most commonly the name of a city in Fresno County, California, United States.
reedling
nounLow
/ˈriːdlɪŋ/A small bird, the bearded tit (Panurus biarmicus), found in reed beds.
reedman
nounLow
/ˈriːdmən/A musician who plays a reed instrument, such as a saxophone or clarinet.
reeducate
verb-transitiveC1
/ˌriːˈedʒ.ʊ.keɪt/To teach someone again, or to teach them new skills, attitudes, or behaviours, often to correct or update their existing knowledge.
reef
nounB1
/riːf/A long, narrow ridge of rock, sand, or coral at or just below the surface of the sea.
reef knot
nounLow
/ˈriːf ˌnɒt/A symmetrical knot formed by tying two overhand knots, one on top of the other, used to join two ropes of similar thickness.
reef point
nounVery Low
/ˈriːf ˌpɔɪnt/A short length of rope attached to a sail, used to reduce the sail's area by tying it to the boom or yard in stormy conditions.
reefer
nounLow
/ˈriːfə/A slang term for a marijuana cigarette.

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