Definition of «needle»

A needle is a thin, long, and pointed instrument typically made from metal or plastic that is used for sewing, embroidery, or injection. It can also refer to an object resembling a long, slender pin or something that pricks or pierces the skin, such as a hypodermic needle.

Usage examples

  1. I pricked my finger with a needle while sewing.
  2. The doctor inserted a thin needle into my arm to draw blood for testing.
  3. She carefully threaded the needle to sew a button onto her shirt.
  4. The acupuncture therapist gently placed needles into specific points on my body to relieve pain.
  5. The athlete experienced a sharp pain in his foot when he stepped on a needle that was lying on the ground.
  6. The tailor used a needle and thread to hem the pants and make them shorter.
  7. The nurse changed the patient's IV by removing the old needle and replacing it with a fresh one.
  8. The seamstress used a long, curved needle to stitch together the pieces of fabric for a complex dress design.
  9. The archaeologist carefully handled ancient artifacts with a needle-like tool to avoid damaging them.
  10. The tattoo artist used a tattoo needle to create intricate designs on the client's skin.

Sentences with «needle»

  • «They're really not difficult at all,» I responded, my eyes still focused on the moving needles in front of me. (diaperjunction.com)
  • It's that fear of needles for me, but I'll bet I'm making it much more than it is. (mamato5blessings.com)
  • Are you big on fist bumps, ringing bells, moving needles and getting it done on the daily? (beyondmeat.com)
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