Needle: meaning, definitions and examples

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needle

 

[ หˆniหdษ™l ]

Context #1 | Noun

sewing

A small, slender, pointed piece of metal with a hole or eye in the top for passing thread through, used in sewing.

Synonyms

pin, sewing needle, sharp

Examples of usage

  • I need a needle to sew on this button.
  • She pricked her finger with a needle while hemming her dress.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agulha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nadel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jarum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะปะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ igล‚a

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡ (ใฏใ‚Š)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aiguille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aguja

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iฤŸne

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋Š˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุจุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jehla

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ihla

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ˆ (zhฤ“n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ igla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรกl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒ›แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iynษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aguja

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,838, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.