reed
Translation
reed
Examples
The boat moved through the tall reeds.
The boat moved through the tall reeds.
The clarinettist changed the reed on his instrument.
The clarinetist changed the reed on his instrument.
Grammar Patterns
a reed a single stalk of the plant A single reed grew by the water.
reeds multiple stalks or an area of them The river bank was covered in reeds.
Similar Words
Synonyms (plant): rush, cane
Etymology
From Old English 'hrēod', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'read'. Picture yourself reading a book near a marsh with tall reeds.