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. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Several reedings are often placed together, parallel to each other, either projecting from, or inserted into, the adjoining surface. The decoration so produced is then called, in general, reeding. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The nurling on the edge of a coin; -- commonly called milling. [ 1913 Webster ]