reed

a tall plant that grows in wet places, such as along the edges of lakes and rivers

juncal, caña de agua

• reed bed

Collocations reed bed · reed pond

• The reed beds are home to many birds.

  Los juncales son hogar de muchas aves.

a musical instrument that is made from a hollow piece of reed and blown to make sound, used in folk music and military bands

caramillo, clarinete de caña

• reed instrument

Collocations reed instrument · play the reed

• He plays a reed instrument in the band.

  Él toca un instrumento de caña en la banda.

a thin piece of cane that is put into a mouthpiece or a wind instrument and vibrates to make sound when air passes over it

caña, lengüeta

• reed for

Collocations reed for a clarinet · replace the reed

• The clarinetist needs to replace his reed.

  El clarinetista necesita reemplazar su caña.

a piece of writing or speech that is intended to be humorous, often making fun of someone or something in a clever way

artículo humorístico, sátira

• reed on

Collocations reed on a politician · write a reed about

• The newspaper published a witty reed on the mayor.

  El periódico publicó un artículo humorístico sobre el alcalde.