Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

reedwork

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: reed-work
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Collectively, the reed stops of an organ.

Uncountable

noun

The craft of weaving reeds or grasses, or the goods produced by this craft.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"This organ has been praised by many intelligent people, particularly for its reedwork, and I must confess that it gave great pleasure when I examined it."
"The finest reedwork was voiced by a Mr. Jeffrey who brought the art of low pressure reed voicing to a very high standard."
"Metal work, leather work, etc., substituted for woodwork and reedwork during other seasons of the year."
"As a hobby, reedwork may well be the most familiar type of basketmaking, but it is not an American Indian tradition."
"A highly skilled and attractive craft, reedwork can again be seen at Kasubi ."
"there was evidence of excessive cutting of the reedwork, with the tongues loaded to improve regulation, not a Schulze practice."

Etymology

From reed + work.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does reedwork mean?: Collectively, the reed stops of an organ.
Where does reedwork come from?: From reed + work.

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