the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Abounding with reeds; covered with reeds.
adj. Having the quality of a reed in tone, that is, harsh and thin, as some voices.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Abounding with reeds.
Consisting of or resembling a reed.
Noting a tone like that produced from a reed-instrument. Such tones are usually somewhat nasal, and are often thin and cutting.
Noting a quality of iron in which bars or plates of it have the nature of masses of rods imperfectly welded together.
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adj. resembling a reed in being upright and slender
adj. having a tone of a reed instrument
Word Usage
"I was winding down what I wanted to say and I looked out over the group and even though they were smiling and nodding and immensely gracious, it struck me just how very reedy is my voice."