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Meaning of reedwork | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Collectively, the reed stops of an organ.
    uncountable
  2. The craft of weaving reeds or grasses, or the goods produced by this craft.
    uncountable

Examples

“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.”
“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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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