noun🔗ShareNadelA 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."Die Schneiderin fädelte die Nadel ein, um einen Knopf anzunähen.medicineutensilbodymaterialdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNadel, SpitzeAny slender, pointed object resembling a needle, such as a pointed crystal, a sharp pinnacle of rock, an obelisk, etc."The mountain climber carefully navigated the sharp needle of rock. "Der Bergsteiger navigierte vorsichtig an der scharfen Felsspitze.geologyarchitecturenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZeigerA fine measurement indicator on a dial or graph, e.g. a compass needle."The needle on the fuel gauge pointed to empty."Der Zeiger der Tankanzeige zeigte auf leer.devicetechnicalpartsignmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTonabnehmernadel, NadelA sensor for playing phonograph records, a phonograph stylus."Ziggy bought some diamond needles for his hi-fi phonograph."Ziggy kaufte sich Diamant-Tonabnehmernadeln für seinen Hi-Fi-Plattenspieler.technologyelectronicssoundmusicmachinedeviceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNadelA needle-like leaf found on some conifers."The pine tree in the park has many tiny needles. "Der Kiefernbaum im Park hat viele kleine Nadeln.plantnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStützbalkenA strong beam resting on props, used as a temporary support during building repairs."The carpenters placed a sturdy needle under the damaged roof beam to support it while they repaired the damage. "Die Zimmerleute platzierten einen stabilen Stützbalken unter dem beschädigten Dachbalken, um ihn zu stützen, während sie den Schaden reparierten.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDie Hinrichtung durch eine tödliche Injektion(usually preceded by the) The death penalty carried out by lethal injection."The prisoner's lawyer argued against the needle, claiming it was cruel and unusual punishment. "Der Anwalt des Gefangenen argumentierte gegen die Hinrichtung durch eine tödliche Injektion und behauptete, sie sei eine grausame und ungewöhnliche Strafe.lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSuchbegriffA text string that is searched for within another string. (see: needle in a haystack)"The teacher asked the students to find the needle "science" in the long paragraph about animals. "Der Lehrer forderte die Schüler auf, den Suchbegriff „Wissenschaft“ in dem langen Absatz über Tiere zu finden.computingtechnicalwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareNähen, einstechenTo pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture."The seamstress carefully needle the fabric to create a neat stitch. "Die Schneiderin nähte den Stoff sorgfältig, um eine saubere Naht zu erzeugen.medicineactionutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSticheln, neckenTo tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at."Billy needled his sister incessantly about her pimples."Billy stichelte seine Schwester unaufhörlich wegen ihrer Pickel.attitudecharactercommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareNadeln, in Nadelform bringenTo form, or be formed, in the shape of a needle."to needle crystals"Kristalle in Nadelform bringen.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
