Needle: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ชก
needle
[ หniหdษl ]
sewing
A small, slender, pointed piece of metal with a hole or eye in the top for passing thread through, used in sewing.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I need a needle to sew on this button.
- She pricked her finger with a needle while hemming her dress.
medicine
A hollow, sharp-pointed instrument used for injecting or withdrawing fluids.
Synonyms
hypodermic needle, injector, syringe
Examples of usage
- The nurse used a needle to administer the vaccine.
- The doctor drew blood using a needle.
compass
A thin, pointed piece of magnetic material, such as steel, that is magnetized and used in a compass or similar instrument.
Synonyms
compass needle, magnetic needle, pointer
Examples of usage
- The needle of the compass pointed to the north.
- He adjusted the needle on the navigation device.
Translations
Translations of the word "needle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น agulha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Nadel
๐ฎ๐ฉ jarum
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะพะปะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ igลa
๐ฏ๐ต ้ (ใฏใ)
๐ซ๐ท aiguille
๐ช๐ธ aguja
๐น๐ท iฤne
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุจุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ jehla
๐ธ๐ฐ ihla
๐จ๐ณ ้ (zhฤn)
๐ธ๐ฎ igla
๐ฎ๐ธ nรกl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธะฝะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ iynษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ aguja
Word origin
The word 'needle' originated from Old English 'nวฃdl', which is related to Dutch 'naald' and German 'Nadel'. The concept of a needle as a tool for sewing has been around for centuries, with early needles being made from bone or wood. Over time, metal needles became more common, revolutionizing the art of sewing. Needles have also been used in medicine for centuries, evolving from simple metal instruments to the advanced hypodermic needles used today. The magnetic needle in compasses has been crucial for navigation and exploration throughout history.
See also: need, neediness, needlessly, needs, needy, unneeded.