needle

US /ˈnidl/

UK /'ni:dl/

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n. (c.)Countable NounPart of a medical device used to inject medicine
I will use a small needle to take your blood
n. (c.)Countable NounVery thin pointed object used in sewing
I do not have the right needle for attaching the button to the coat
n. (c.)Countable NounThin pointed leaves of some trees, e.g. pine tree
This needle is from that pine tree
v.t.Transitive VerbTo upset someone by making rude or hurtful remarks
She will needle her brother until he cries
v.t.Transitive VerbTo prick or pierce with a needle.
The doctor needled the patient with a local anesthetic.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo tease or provoke someone in a playful way.
My brother likes to needle me about my bad habits.
n. (c.)Countable NounA slender, pointed, often rocky peak.
The mountain peak resembled a needle against the sky.
n. (c.)Countable NounA slender, pointed indicator on a gauge or measuring instrument.
The needle on the speedometer was fluctuating wildly.

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