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needle - a sharp pointed implement (usually steel) |
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implement instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
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crochet hook,
crochet needle a needle with a hook on the end; used in crocheting
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dry point a steel needle for engraving without acid on a bare copper plate
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eye a small hole or loop (as in a needle); "the thread wouldn't go through the eye"
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hypodermic needle a hollow needle
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knitting needle needle consisting of a slender rod with pointed ends; usually used in pairs
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packing needle a large needle used to sew up canvas packages
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point sharp end; "he stuck the point of the knife into a tree"; "he broke the point of his pencil"
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sewing needle a needle used in sewing to pull thread through cloth
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needle - a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument |
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pointer a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game
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needle - goad or provoke,as by constant criticism; "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks" |
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goad |
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beset,
chevvy,
chevy,
chivvy,
chivy,
harass,
harry,
hassle,
molest,
plague,
provoke assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards"
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needle - prick with a needle |
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prick,
prickle to cause a sharp emotional pain; "The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience"
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sewing,
stitchery joining or attaching by stitches
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