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US/ˈniː.dəl/
UK/ˈniː.dəl/
a thin pointed piece of metal for sewing or giving injections; also a thin leaf of a pine tree
In context
She threaded the needle and started to sew on the button.
I hate needles, so I always look away during an injection.
Pine trees keep their needles all year, even in the snow.
Words that go with needle
verb + noun
- thread a needleIt is hard to thread a needle without good light.
noun + noun
- sewing needleKeep the sewing needle away from small children.
- needle and threadBring a needle and thread in case the button comes off.
- knitting needleShe dropped a knitting needle under the sofa.
- pine needleThe path was covered in pine needles.
noun + preposition
- needle in a haystackFinding one file on that server is like finding a needle in a haystack.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a needle of injectionCorrect: an injection needle