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reed

/riːd/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does reed mean?

noun, verb

A type of tall, grass-like plant that grows in wet places, or a material made from it. To cut or trim something, especially hair, with scissors or a similar tool.

Example

"The reeds in the marshland swayed gently in the breeze."

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