needle (Meaning)
needle (n)
the leaf of a conifer
a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument
a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record
needle (v)
annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
prick with a needle
needle (n.)
A small instrument of steel, sharply pointed at one end, with an eye to receive a thread, -- used in sewing.
See Magnetic needle, under Magnetic.
A slender rod or wire used in knitting; a knitting needle; also, a hooked instrument which carries the thread or twine, and by means of which knots or loops are formed in the process of netting, knitting, or crocheting.
One of the needle-shaped secondary leaves of pine trees. See Pinus.
Any slender, pointed object, like a needle, as a pointed crystal, a sharp pinnacle of rock, an obelisk, etc.
needle (v. t.)
To form in the shape of a needle; as, to needle crystals.
needle (v. i.)
To form needles; to crystallize in the form of needles.
Synonyms & Antonyms of needle
needle Sentence Examples
- The seamstress meticulously threaded the needle with a delicate thread.
- The dentist used a sharp needle to administer the local anesthetic.
- The cactus had tiny, sharp needles that could easily puncture the skin.
- The acupuncturist gently inserted the fine needles into the pressure points.
- The tattoo artist used a specialized needle to create intricate designs on the skin.
- The watchmaker deftly replaced the broken needle in the second hand.
- The surgeon carefully stitched the wound using a curved surgical needle.
- The knitter nimbly guided the needle through the interlocking loops of yarn.
- The embroidery hoop held the fabric taut as the needle danced across it.
- The pine tree's branches were adorned with sharp, evergreen needles.
FAQs About the word needle
the leaf of a conifer, a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument, a sharp pointed implement (usually steel), a stylus
syringe,hypodermic needle, hype,hypodermic, hypodermic syringe
compliment,compliment, commend, praise, recommend, recommend, commend, praise, tout, laud
The seamstress meticulously threaded the needle with a delicate thread.
The dentist used a sharp needle to administer the local anesthetic.
The cactus had tiny, sharp needles that could easily puncture the skin.
The acupuncturist gently inserted the fine needles into the pressure points.
