nounπShareA 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."medicineutensilbodymaterialdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny 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. "geologyarchitecturenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fine measurement indicator on a dial or graph, e.g. a compass needle."The needle on the fuel gauge pointed to empty."devicetechnicalpartsignmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sensor for playing phonograph records, a phonograph stylus."Ziggy bought some diamond needles for his hi-fi phonograph."technologyelectronicssoundmusicmachinedeviceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA needle-like leaf found on some conifers."The pine tree in the park has many tiny needles. "plantnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(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. "lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "computingtechnicalwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture."The seamstress carefully needle the fabric to create a neat stitch. "medicineactionutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at."Billy needled his sister incessantly about her pimples."attitudecharactercommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form, or be formed, in the shape of a needle."to needle crystals"appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading