reeding
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Reeding — Reed ing (r[=e]d [i^]ng), n. [From 4th {Reed}.] 1. (Arch.) A small convex molding; a reed (see Illust. (i) of {Molding}); one of several set close together to decorate a surface; also, decoration by means of reedings; the reverse of {fluting}.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reeding — [rēd′iŋ] n. 1. a small, rounded, decorative molding 2. a set of such moldings, as on a column 3. knurling along the edge of a coin … English World dictionary
reeding — /ˈridɪŋ/ (say reeding) noun 1. a small convex or semicylindrical moulding, resembling a reed. 2. a set of such mouldings, as on a column, where they resemble small convex fluting. 3. ornamentation consisting of such mouldings. 4. vertical grooves …
reeding — noun Date: 1815 1. a. a small convex molding see molding illustration b. decoration by series of reedings 2. milling … New Collegiate Dictionary
reeding — /ree ding/, n. Archit. 1. a set of moldings, as on a column, resembling small convex fluting. 2. ornamentation consisting of such moldings. 3. a number of narrow, vertical grooves on the edge of a coin, medal, etc. [1805 15; REED + ING1] * * * … Universalium
reeding — n. small arched moldings; narrow upright grooves on the right edge of a coin … English contemporary dictionary
reeding — noun a small semi cylindrical moulding … English new terms dictionary
reeding — reed·ing … English syllables
reeding — n. Archit. a small semicylindrical moulding or ornamentation (cf. REED(1) n. 7) … Useful english dictionary
fluting and reeding — ▪ architecture also called gadrooning in architectural decoration, surfaces worked into a regular series of (vertical) concave grooves or convex ridges, frequently used on columns. In Classical architecture fluting and reeding are used in … Universalium
