needle

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈniː.dl/
/ˈniː.dl/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A fine, sharp implement usually for piercing such as sewing, or knitting, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, etc.

Example Sentences
  • The seamstress threaded the needle to sew on a button.
2 Definition

Any slender, pointed object resembling a needle, such as a pointed crystal, a sharp pinnacle of rock, an obelisk, etc.

3 Definition

A fine measurement indicator on a dial or graph, e.g. a compass needle.

Example Sentences
  • The needle on the fuel gauge pointed to empty.
4 Definition

A sensor for playing phonograph records, a phonograph stylus.

Example Sentences
  • Ziggy bought some diamond needles for his hi-fi phonograph.
5 Definition

A needle-like leaf found on some conifers.

6 Definition

A strong beam resting on props, used as a temporary support during building repairs.

7 Definition

(usually preceded by the) The death penalty carried out by lethal injection.

8 Definition

A text string that is searched for within another string. (see: needle in a haystack)

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture.

2 Definition

To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.

Example Sentences
  • Billy needled his sister incessantly about her pimples.
3 Definition

To form, or be formed, in the shape of a needle.

Example Sentences
  • to needle crystals