needling (Meaning)
needling
a slender hollow instrument for introducing material into or removing material from the body (as by insertion under the skin), a slender piece of jewel or steel with a rounded tip used in a phonograph to transmit vibrations from the record, a needle-shaped leaf (as of a conifer), tease entry 1 sense 2a, taunt, a slender pointed object resembling a needle, a slender hollow instrument for introducing material into or removing material from the body parenterally, a leaf (as of a pine) shaped like a needle, a small slender usually steel instrument that has an eye for thread or surgical sutures at one end and that is used for sewing, a slender bar of magnetized steel that is free to turn (as in a compass) to show the direction of a magnetic field, a slender hollow usually stainless steel instrument by which material is put into or taken from the body through the skin, tease, torment, a slender pointed object (as a pointed crystal or an obelisk), a slender bar of magnetized steel that when allowed to turn freely (as in a compass) indicates the direction of a magnetic field (as of the earth), a slender usually sharp-pointed indicator on a dial, a pointed crystal, a sharp rock, to puncture, operate on, or inject with a needle, a teasing or gibing remark, to cause to take action by repeated stinging remarks, a small slender usually steel instrument designed to carry sutures when sewing tissues in surgery, to sew or pierce with or as if with a needle, sew, embroider, a small slender usually steel instrument that has an eye for thread or surgical sutures at one end and is used for sewing, any of various slender hollow devices used to introduce matter (such as air) into or remove it from an object (such as a ball), to incite to action by repeated gibes, a slender pointer on a dial, an extremely thin solid usually stainless steel instrument used in acupuncture and inserted through the skin, a slender rod (as of jewel or steel) with a rounded tip used in a phonograph to transmit vibrations from a record, obelisk, any of various devices for carrying thread and making stitches (as in crocheting or knitting), a slender pointed rod controlling a fine inlet or outlet (as in a valve)
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needling Sentence Examples
- The doctor's needling of the infected wound helped drain the fluid.
- The constant needling from his colleagues had begun to take its toll on his morale.
- The surgeon's delicate needling stitched together the torn artery.
- The acupuncture session included precise needling at specific points on the body.
- The tailor's needling created intricate patterns on the fabric.
- The artist's needling brought the canvas to life with vibrant colors.
- The interviewer's needling questions made the candidate uncomfortable.
- The lawyer's needling of the witness pointed out inconsistencies in their testimony.
- The needling pain reminded him of the accident that caused his injuries.
- The constant needling from the mosquitoes made it impossible to enjoy the picnic.
FAQs About the word needling
a slender hollow instrument for introducing material into or removing material from the body (as by insertion under the skin), a slender piece of jewel or steel
baiting, derisive, ridiculing, taunting, heckling,mocking, joking, razzing, derisory,deriding
complimenting, recommending, commending, praising, applauding,touting, lauding, extolling, eulogizing,building up
The doctor's needling of the infected wound helped drain the fluid.
The constant needling from his colleagues had begun to take its toll on his morale.
The surgeon's delicate needling stitched together the torn artery.
The acupuncture session included precise needling at specific points on the body.
