reedwork

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Definition of reedwork

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (uncountable)Collectively, the reed stops of an organ.
    “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.”
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noun

  1. (uncountable)Collectively, the reed stops of an organ.
    “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.”
  2. (uncountable)The craft of weaving reeds or grasses, or the goods produced by this craft.
    “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.”
    “Others made "plasticine work, women's wool hats, christmas tree decorations, carding buttons, artificial flowers, reedwork ...brushes ... slippers ...... canvas shoes, dresses, millinery ... shirts ... [ and ] flower buttonholes.”

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Etymology

From reed + work.

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