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Meaning of REEDING

 
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Reed"ing\ (r?d"?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.

Note: 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.

 

 

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