needle
/ˈniː.dl/
A2 · Elementary★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
a thin, sharp piece of metal used for sewing, or a thin tube used for medicine shots.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English⚙️Technical
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“Can you thread this needle for me? My eyes aren't great.”
“The doctor used a small needle to give me the vaccine.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A fine, sharp implement usually for piercing such as sewing, or knitting, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, etc.
“The seamstress threaded the needle to sew on a button.”