reed
Aussprache: [riːd]
Wort
Kontext: „nature“
(noun) a tall, thin grass that grows in wet areas like marshes or along riverbanks. Reeds like to live where it's damp, and they often sway in the wind.
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The reeds by the river were swaying gently in the breeze.
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There were no reeds in the dry field; it was too barren for them to grow.
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Have you ever seen how tall the reeds can grow by the lake?
Kontext: „music“
(noun) a thin piece of material, often made of cane, used in musical instruments like clarinets or oboes to make sound. The reed vibrates when you blow air through it, helping to create music.
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He replaced the reed in his clarinet to improve the sound quality.
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The musician couldn't play the tune because the reed was broken.
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Do you know how to change the reed on a woodwind instrument?
Kontext: „music“
(verb) to make or repair a reed for a musical instrument. This means cutting or shaping the reed to help it sound its best when played.
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She knows how to reed her instrument very well and plays beautifully.
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He forgot to reed his saxophone before the concert, so it didn't sound like it should.
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Can you teach me how to reed my oboe properly?
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