1 definition by François Lorée
Noun: reedle; Plural noun: reedles
/rēdl/
Sharp, needle-like slivers of reed cane; byproduct of shaping oboe reeds with a razor blade, frequently found in your shoes, carpet, pants, anywhere affected by gravity; the bane of your non-oboe playing housemate/partner/guest; reedles live in your sock until the right moment dislodges them into your foot.
/rēdl/
Sharp, needle-like slivers of reed cane; byproduct of shaping oboe reeds with a razor blade, frequently found in your shoes, carpet, pants, anywhere affected by gravity; the bane of your non-oboe playing housemate/partner/guest; reedles live in your sock until the right moment dislodges them into your foot.
I almost crashed my car trying to fish a reedle out of my sock.
My cat eats reedles and immediately vomits.
Reedles always land sharp side up.
My cat eats reedles and immediately vomits.
Reedles always land sharp side up.
by François Lorée February 14, 2022