noun. A convex decorative molding having parallel strips resembling thin reeds.

noun. Parallel grooves cut into the edge of a coin at right angles to the faces.

noun. Thatching.

noun. In architecture, a series of small convex or beaded moldings designed for ornament; also, the convex fluting or cabling characterizing some types of column.

noun. The milling on the edge of a coin.

noun. In silk-weaving. See the quotation.

noun. 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.

noun. The nurling on the edge of a coin; -- commonly called milling.

noun. Decorative moulding of parallel strips that resemble reeds.

noun. Milling on the edge of a coin.

verb. Present participle of reed.

"Piece by piece, as he had been able to afford them, he had been ordering the presses, the stamping machine, and a little "reeding" or milling machine for the edges of the coins."

fluting  

molding  

reed