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Definition of Reeding

1. n. 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.

Definition of Reeding

1. Noun. Decorative moulding of parallel strips that resemble reeds ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Reeding

1. a convex molding [n -S]

Medical Definition of Reeding

1. 1. A small convex molding; a reed; one of several set close together to decorate a surface; also, decoration by means of reedings; the reverse of fluting. Several reedings are often placed together, parallel to each other, either projecting from, or inserted into, the adjining surface. The decoration so produced is then called, in general, reeding. 2. The nurling on the edge of a coin; commonly called milling. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Literary usage of Reeding

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. English Prose (1137-1890) by John Matthews Manly (1909)
"And thanne bi-cause that the seid reeding was to hem so graceful, and so delectable, and into the seid* eende so profitable, it fil into her* ..."

2. Collections by Virginia Historical Society (1908)
"... on Sd Day and after reeding the ... Cristy for their Moderater then after reeding and Considering Sd ..."

3. International Library of Technology: A Series of Textbooks for Persons by International Textbook Company (1906)
"... can be laid down for these items, since it may be said that no two fancy patterns are formed in the same manner DRAWING IN AND reeding DRAWING IN 35. ..."

4. Lawyers' Reports Annotated by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company (1901)
"Port reeding R. Co. 54 N. i. Eq. 46, 33 All. 802 139 т. Smith. 6 Conn. 289 748 Manuel т. Wulff. 152 US 505. 38 L. ed. 532, 14 Sup. Ct. Rep. ..."

5. The Law Lexicon, Or Dictionary of Jurisprudence: Explaining All the by John Jane Smith Wharton (1848)
"... that all personal actions in any of the superior common law courts at Westminster shall lie commenced by writ of summons. any person capable of reeding ..."

6. The Mining Reports: A Series Containing the Cases on the Law of Mines Found by Robert Stewart Morrison, Emilio Dominguez De Soto (1903)
"reeding, 3 Mont. 13; Welland v. Huber, 8 Nev. 203. But in any event this question only affects the parties to the agreement, and it is difficult to see how ..."

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