reed

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Definitions

n.

A tall grass-like plant growing near water; a thin piece of wood or metal in a wind instrument that vibrates to produce sound.

芦苇;(乐器的)簧片

v.

To thatch with reeds.

用芦苇覆盖(屋顶)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
reedother
=reed

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The reeds swayed gently in the wind by the riverbank.

  • 2.

    The clarinet has a vibrating reed that produces its sound.

  • 3.

    Birds often nest among the reeds near the wetland.

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