riet — meaning in English

English meaning

• cane noun The tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.
• reed noun A tall, slender grass-like plant that grows in wet ground or shallow water.

Senses

riet is used for these senses in English:

• cane (uncountable) The plant itself, including many species in the grass family Gramineae; a reed
• cane (uncountable) The slender, flexible main stem of a plant such as bamboo, including many species in the grass family Gramineae

cane — full definition

1. noun The tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.
2. noun A walking stick used for support while walking.
3. noun A rod traditionally used for corporal punishment, or the punishment itself.
4. verb To hit someone with a cane as punishment.
5. verb Informal: to heavily defeat or criticize someone.

reed — full definition

1. noun A tall, slender grass-like plant that grows in wet ground or shallow water.
2. noun A thin strip of cane or metal in certain musical instruments that vibrates to produce sound.

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