needle

US /ˈnidl/

UK /'ni:dl/

B1

noun

  • Part of a medical device used to inject medicine
  • Very thin pointed object used in sewing
  • Thin pointed leaves of some trees, e.g. pine tree

verb

  • To upset someone by making rude or hurtful remarks

Examples

The needle went in easily.

He saw her stick a needle into her arm.