reed

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

Beneath it hung a large basket, woven out of reeds.

From Literature

Divers harvesting sponges on the ocean floor using only a hollow reed to breathe through remained a prime industry on the Greek islands.

From Literature

The Fen Orchid typically grows among reeds nestled in moss that retains moisture and relies on the presence of specific moss and fungi to grow.

From BBC

Beyond the abandoned barracks and drydocks, the site is now mostly an empty expanse of grass and reeds, with an unobstructed view of the bay.

From Los Angeles Times