Definition of Needle
Needle
nee·dle
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(noun)
a small, slender instrument made of metal that has a sharp point on one end, and an hole for thread on the other end, used for sewing;
e.g. It's amazing to me how similar are sewing needles for clothing, and surgical needles for suturing --- modified tool, basically same technique.
(verb)
to pierce something, as if with a needle;
e.g. Sawdust needled his eyes as he was cutting the wood plank.
(verb)
to annoy or provoke someone by persistent questioning;
e.g. The reporters and paparazzi needled the celebrity about the news of his divorce.
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