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reed

[reed] / rid /


NOUN
splint
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Burning reed beds is a quick way to restore them, but everyone knew it should be avoided because it killed soil invertebrates, such as snails and earthworms.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Strikes on disparate vessels may seem a thin reed for an ICC investigation, but the court has been moved to act by less.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The oboe is a double reed and it’s the purest waveform.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

The collection includes reed fishing baskets, ceremonial masks, pots, a waist belt of cowry shells - and 20 leather cloaks in pristine condition collected during a 1911-1912 expedition.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025

Around his neck hung a set of reed pipes.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan




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