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reeded

reeded

7.2
A surface that has raised parallel lines used for decoration or better grip
  • adjective
  • /ˈriːdɪd/
translation icon : estriado
  • The reeded edge of the coin made it harder to counterfeit.

Examples

  • The craftsman created a reeded pattern on the wooden frame for added texture.

  • She admired the reeded columns that decorated the entrance to the building.

  • The reeded texture feels great to the touch!

  • I love the reeded design on this vase.

  • The reeded surface of the glass provides better grip and prevents slipping.

  • He admired the reeded design on the antique furniture, which added elegance.

  • The reeded texture on the handle of the knife makes it easier to hold securely.

Synonyms

ribbed
vsreeded
1 4.4

A surface with raised lines you can feel, like on a sweater or glass

is similar but often used specifically for decoration or grip
ridged
vsreeded
1 5.0

Having raised lines or bands on the surface like a coin edge

adds decorative or grip function to those raised lines
fluted
vsreeded
6.5

Having long, rounded grooves along its surface

is broader, also including raised lines used purely for grip
knurled
vsreeded
  • Specialized
8.4

A surface with small raised lines or bumps to help you hold it

is about linear raised lines rather than small bumps and can be decorative

How Ridged

corrugated
11 6.8
fluted
6.5
reeded
7.2
ribbed
1 4.4
smooth
256 1.0

Surface Forms

reeded positive

Morphology

reeded = reed (semi-transparent) = reed + ed

Formed from 'reed' + '-ed'; the physical image of 'reed-like ridges' is derivable but the specialized decorative/architectural sense may not be obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Reeded comes from the plant reed, which grows in many thin stems, so a 'reeded' surface has thin raised lines like a group of reeds. That's why reeded means having regular ridges or grooves for decoration or a better grip.