reeded
reeded Lexical Profile
reeded Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Having a series of fine parallel ridges or grooves along a surface or edge, such as on the rim of a coin or a decorative architectural column.
"American dimes and quarters feature a reeded edge that was originally introduced to prevent people from shaving silver off the coins."
Fitted with one or more vibrating reeds to produce musical sound.
"The oboe and the bassoon are double-reeded woodwind instruments known for their rich, expressive tones."
Overgrown or covered with tall marsh reeds; thatched with reeds.
"Herons waded quietly through the reeded shallows along the edge of the lake."
• verb
To decorate or fashion with parallel convex ridges, grooves, or moldings (past tense and past participle of 'reed').
"The cabinetmaker carefully reeded the legs of the mahogany table using a specialized router bit."
To thatch or cover with marsh reeds (past tense and past participle of 'reed').
"Local craftsmen reeded the cottage roof using bundles of dried water plants harvested from the fens."