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needle

/ˈniː.dl/
A2 · Elementary★★★★
noun

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.

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.

Related Words

Synonyms:
pinsyringespike
Word Family:
needleworkneedlepointneedled