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(1):

(v. t.) A weaver's reed.

(2):

(v. t.) A guideway in a knitting machine.

(3):

(n.) The number of ends per inch in the cloth, provided each dent in the reed in which it was made contained as equal number of ends.

(4):

(v. t.) To separate or part the threads of, and arrange them in a reed; - a term used by weavers. See Sleave, and Sleid.