reed knife

noun

A metal implement for adjusting the tuning wires in a pipe organ.

Meanings

nounreed knife (plural reed knives)

plural reed knives

  1. entertainmentA metal implement for adjusting the tuning wires in a pipe organ.
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APA

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Chicago

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