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.