Reed (weaving)
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A reed is part of a weaving loom, and resembles a comb or a frame with many vertical slits.[1] It is used to separate and space the warp threads, to guide the shuttle's motion across the loom, and to push the weft threads into place.[2][3][1] In most floor looms with, the reed is securely held by the beater.[1] Floor looms and mechanized looms both use a beater with a reed, whereas Inkle weaving and tablet weaving do not use reeds.