What is the meaning of the furniture term Reedings?

In architecture or design, the term reeding has a slightly different meaning. It refers to a decorative feature consisting of parallel, convex or concave grooves that are usually found on columns, pilasters, or other architectural elements. The reverse of reeding, where the grooves are concave instead of convex, is called fluting. Two or more beds set closely in parallel lines. The reverse fo fluting.