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. [
1913 Webster]
" Several reedings are often placed together, parallel to each other, either projecting from, or inserted into, the adjoining surface. The decoration so produced is then called, in general, reeding."
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