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reed; spring component
Meanings
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reed (thin vibrating plate in musical instruments)
Commonly used in wind instruments like the harmonica, suona, or accordion.
The reeds of the harmonica need regular cleaning and maintenance.
The reed of the suona is the key to its unique tone.
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He accidentally broke the reed of the sheng wind instrument.
This new type of reed allows the instrument to produce a clearer sound.
The reed of the bassoon needs to be soaked before use.
noun
spring; elastic mechanical component
Used for mechanical devices that rely on spring tension to function.
I lost the spring of my fountain pen and can't write anymore.
The lock spring broke, and this drawer won't open.
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The spring of the alarm clock snapped, and it no longer rings on time.
The spring of this clip has good elasticity and can clamp paper tightly.
The spring of the toy gun needs regular oiling and maintenance.