Definition of needle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
toolsthin, pointed metal tool used for sewing
- She threaded the needle with ease..
2.
conifer leafleaf of a coniferous tree
- The ground was covered with dry pine needles..
3.
instrumentindicator on a gauge or dial
- The needle on the fuel gauge pointed to empty..
4.
devicesmall pointed device for playing records
- The needle on the record player needed replacement.
5.
medicalTECH. thin hollow metal rod for medical injectionsTECH.
- The nurse used a needle to give the injection.
6.
technologyTECH. text string searched within another stringTECH.
- Finding the needle in a haystack was challenging.
7.
constructionTECH. temporary support beam in constructionTECH.
- The builders used a needle to support the wall.
Verb
1.
piercingpierce skin or fabric using a thin pointed implement
- She needled the fabric with precision.
2.
- He needled his friend about the mistake.
Images of needle
thin, pointed metal tool used for sewing 
leaf of a coniferous tree 
indicator on a gauge or dial 
small pointed device for playing records 
thin hollow metal rod for medical injections 
temporary support beam in construction
Expressions with needle
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small hole in a needle for thread
She struggled to thread the needle's eye.
person who drives major improvements
She is a needle mover in the tech industry.
pass a thread through a needle's eye
She learned to thread the needle in her sewing class.
something extremely hard to find or an impossible search
Finding my keys here is like a needle in a haystack.
become annoyed or angry
He tends to get the needle when things don't go his way.
cause a noticeable effect or change in a situation
Her speech really moved the needle on public opinion.
cause a dial's needle to reach maximum
The car's speedometer pegged the needle at 120 mph.
make a serious promise or assertion of truth
I swear I'll do it, stick a needle in my eye.
very intelligent and quick to understand
She is sharp as a needle and always gets top grades.
swear or promise something is true with strong emphasis
I stick a needle in my eye that I didn't take your book!
small hole in a needle for thread
Thread the eye of a needle carefully.
long thin rod with pointed ends for knitting yarn
She bought new knitting needle for her project.
tool used for sewing, typically slender and pointed
She threaded the sewing needle with ease..
needle that shows direction in a compass
He watched the compass needle to find his way.
long, slender leaves growing on pine trees
The wind rustled through the pine needles.
needle with a large eye for embroidery thread
She used an embroidery needle to stitch the design.
device for pulling thread through a needle's eye
She used a needle threader to thread the needle.
moment when a needle touches a record
The needle drop marked the start of the song.
tool with a hook for making crochet
She used a crochet needle to make a scarf.
small case for holding sewing needles
She kept her needles organized in a needle book.
cause a significant change or impact
Her speech moved the needle forward on the issue of climate change.
make a noticeable improvement or progress
The new strategy helped move the needle up on sales.
contest between bitter rivals
The final was a needle match between the two teams.
park where clean needles are given to drug users
The city opened a needle park to reduce infections.
Origin of needle
Old English, nædl (needle)
Terms with needle included in their meaning
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medical
injection with a needle
sewing
pass a strand through a needle's eye
navigation
instrument for finding directions with a magnetic needle
craft
decoration of fabric with needle and thread
craft
thin strand used with a needle to join pieces of fabric
botany
coniferous tree with needle-shaped leaves and cones
literal
attach buttons to fabric using needle and thread
cloth join
loop of thread or yarn from a needle's pass in sewing
sewing
sew fabric pieces together using a needle
craft
stitched manually with needle and thread
needle hole
small loop or hole for threading
craft
curved needle for crochet
medical
join body parts with needle and thread
medical method
using a needle or syringe to put something in
medical
close a person's wound using thread and needle
general use
small tube with needle for liquid transfer
needlework
make fabric by interlocking loops with a hooked needle
craft
needlework made by looping thread with a hooked needle
handmade
made using a needle with a hook
sewing
stitch decorative designs on fabric with needle and thread
decorative
decorating fabric with needle and thread
botany
coniferous tree with needle-like leaves
knitting
move a loop from one needle to another without working it
plants
coniferous tree with needle-like leaves and red arils
Examples of needle in a sentence
The needle was too small for the thick thread. The needle fell softly from the pine tree. Each needle glistened with morning dew. The needle on the speedometer was stuck. The needle barely moved despite the engine running. He carefully placed the needle on the vinyl.
The needle scratched the surface of the record. A needle is essential for administering vaccines. Doctors prefer a fine needle for delicate procedures. The algorithm struggled to find the needle. Searching for the needle took hours. The needle was crucial for the temporary arch. Engineers placed a needle to hold the structure. The acupuncturist needled the patient with care. He needled the cloth swiftly during the workshop. She needled him about his new haircut. They needled their teammate for missing the goal.
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- French:aiguille, piquer, ...
- German:Nadel, stechen, ...
- Italian:ago, pungere, ...
- Spanish:alfiler, perforar, ...
- Portuguese:agulha, perfurar, ...
- Chinese:针, 用针刺, ...
- Japanese:針, 刺す, ...
- Arabic:إِبْرَة, وَخَزَ, ...
- Hebrew:מַחַט, לִדְקוֹר בְּמַחַט, ...
- Russian:игла, прокалывать, ...
- Ukrainian:голка, проколювати, ...
- Hindi:सुई, छेदना, ...
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