nee·dle
nee·dle/ˈnēd(ə)l/
noun
- a very fine slender piece of metal with a point at one end and a hole or eye for thread at the other, used in sewing."a darning needle"
- the pointed hollow end of a hypodermic syringe.
- a thin pointer on a dial, compass, or other instrument."the meter needle barely moved"synonyms: indicator, pointer, marker, arrow, hand
- a stylus used to play records.synonyms: stylus
- the sharp, stiff, slender leaf of a fir or pine tree.
- a pointed rock or peak."just left of the needle is a steep wall for those who like bold climbing"
- a beam used as a temporary support during underpinning.
verb
- prick or pierce (something) with or as if with a needle."dust needled his eyes"
- provoke or annoy (someone) by continual criticism or questioning."I just said that to Charlie to needle him"synonyms: goad, provoke, bait, taunt, pester, harass, prick, prod, sting, irritate, annoy, anger, vex, irk, nettle, pique, exasperate, infuriate, get on someone's nerves, rub up the wrong way, get/put someone's back up, ruffle someone's feathers, try someone's patience, aggravate, rile, niggle, get in someone's hair, hassle, get to, bug, miff, peeve, get under someone's skin, hack off, wind up, get at, nark, get across, get up someone's nose, ride, rark, exacerbate, hump, rasp, piss off
People also ask
What is needle slang for?
What is the synonym of needle?
What does needle someone mean?
What does needle me mean?
The meaning of NEEDLE is a small slender usually steel instrument that has an eye for thread or surgical sutures at one end and that is used for sewing.
verb · informal. tr to goad or provoke, as by constant criticism · tr to sew, embroider, or prick (fabric) with a needle · tr to increase the alcoholic strength ...
Seattle's #1 rated experience, Chihuly Garden and Glass. Save up to 20% when you visit both attractions. *Savings vary by time of day.
Rating
(10,689) · $4.39 · In stock
These large eye blunt needles are perfect for weaving in ends and sewing up seams on your knit and crochet projects. Specifications: --Material ...
to purposely annoy someone by making critical remarks or jokes: I hate to be needled about my weight.
Reusable · Ideal for organic or aqueous samples that do NOT precipitate, crystalize, or react with glass. · Unsuitable for very viscous liquids which may cause ...
Duration: 3:56
Posted: Dec 7, 2023
Posted: Dec 7, 2023
Rating
(6,069) · $29.99 · In stock
Product Features: ✔️ Sealed and sterile. ✔️ Perfect for anyone with needle anxiety. ✔️ 100% leak-proof design. ✔️ Smooth, easy-to-operate plunger.
Rhymes: -iːdəl. Noun edit. needle (plural needles). A long, thin, sharp implement usually for piercing as in sewing, embroidery, acupuncture, tattooing, ...
/ˈnidəl/ · noun. a sharp pointed implement (usually steel) · noun. a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument · noun.