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A weaver's reed.

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  1. v. t. A weaver's reed.
  2. v. t. A guideway in a knitting machine.
  3. v. t. To separate or part the threads of, and arrange them in a reed; -- a term used by weavers. See Sleave, and Sleid.
  4. 1. A weaver's reed. [Spelt also slaie.] 2. A guideway in a knitting machine. Knight. To separate or part the threads of, and arrange them in a reed; -- a term used by weavers. See Sleave, and Sleid.
  5. To separate or part the threads of, and arrange them in a reed;-- a term used by weavers. See Sleave, and Sleid.
  6. v. t. A weaver's reed. v. t. A guideway in a knitting machine. v. t. To separate or part the threads of, and arrange them in a reed; -- a term used by weavers. See Sleave, and Sleid.