reedwork

Noun

1. Collectively, the reed stops of an organ.
   • This organ has been praised by many intelligent people, particularly for its reedwork, and I must confess that it gave great pleasure when I examined it. - 1956, Organ Institute Quarterly - Volumes 6-7, page 3233:
   • The finest reedwork was voiced by a Mr. Jeffrey who brought the art of low pressure reed voicing to a very high standard. - 1976, Laurence Elvin, Forster and Andrews: Their Barrel, Chamber and Small Church Organs, page...
2. The craft of weaving reeds or grasses, or the goods produced by this craft.
   • Metal work, leather work, etc., substituted for woodwork and reedwork during other seasons of the year. - 1939, Harry Amoss, L. Helen DeLaporte, Training Handicapped Children, page 73:
   • As a hobby, reedwork may well be the most familiar type of basketmaking, but it is not an American Indian tradition. - 1976, Lura LaBarge, Basketmaking from the Beginning, page 41:
   • A highly skilled and attractive craft, reedwork can again be seen at Kasubi . - 1994, St Paul's Cathedral Namirembe: A History and Guide, page 9: